tidbvsYT Zero
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| tidb | YT Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 38 in Databases | #53 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 40 685 | 669 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +98 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 9 |
| Latest release | v8.5.8 · 27 Aug 2026 | 2026.09.9 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Unlicense |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
tidb scores 80/100 against 52/100 for YT Zero, so it is the safer default.
YT Zero ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for tidb.
If you want the quickest setup, YT Zero is easier to run; tidb needs more configuration.
tidb is growing faster right now (+98 stars in 30 days).
tidb details →YT Zero details →