Sync-invsydl_api_ng
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Sync-in | ydl_api_ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #21 of 86 in File Sharing | #33 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 945 | 240 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +166 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.6.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Sync-in scores 62/100 against 46/100 for ydl_api_ng, so it is the safer default.
Sync-in ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ydl_api_ng.
If you want the quickest setup, Sync-in is easier to run; ydl_api_ng needs more configuration.
Sync-in is growing faster right now (+166 stars in 30 days).
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