ToolJetvsyoutube-dl-server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ToolJet | youtube-dl-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 17 in Low Code | #31 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 41 141 | 319 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +154 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 76 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.20.251-lts · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | HTML | Python |
Which one should you pick?
ToolJet scores 77/100 against 47/100 for youtube-dl-server, so it is the safer default.
ToolJet ships more often: 76 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for youtube-dl-server.
If you want the quickest setup, youtube-dl-server is easier to run; ToolJet needs more configuration.
ToolJet is growing faster right now (+154 stars in 30 days).
ToolJet details →youtube-dl-server details →