ThumborvsTube Archivist
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Thumbor | Tube Archivist | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Image Processing | #7 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 10 528 | 8 552 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +6 | +83 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 6 |
| Latest release | 7.8.0 · 30 May 2026 | v0.6.0 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Thumbor and Tube Archivist score the same (72/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Tube Archivist ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Thumbor.
If you want the quickest setup, Thumbor is easier to run; Tube Archivist needs more configuration.
Tube Archivist is growing faster right now (+83 stars in 30 days).
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