temporalvsydl_api_ng
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| temporal | ydl_api_ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in Workflow | #33 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 24 067 | 240 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +789 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.30.8 · 12 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
temporal scores 82/100 against 46/100 for ydl_api_ng, so it is the safer default.
temporal ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ydl_api_ng.
If you want the quickest setup, ydl_api_ng is easier to run; temporal needs more configuration.
temporal is growing faster right now (+789 stars in 30 days).
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