SUB/WAVEvsTLDR Radio
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| SUB/WAVE | TLDR Radio | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 42/100 |
| Rank in category | #36 of 118 in Media Server | #12 of 18 in Podcasts |
| GitHub stars | 1 561 | 111 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.28.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
SUB/WAVE scores 57/100 against 42/100 for TLDR Radio, so it is the safer default.
SUB/WAVE ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for TLDR Radio.
SUB/WAVE is growing faster right now (+25 stars in 30 days).
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