triggervsYT Zero
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| trigger | YT Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #53 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 16 647 | 669 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +248 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 49 | 9 |
| Latest release | v4.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | 2026.09.9 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Unlicense |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
trigger scores 76/100 against 52/100 for YT Zero, so it is the safer default.
trigger ships more often: 49 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for YT Zero.
If you want the quickest setup, YT Zero is easier to run; trigger needs more configuration.
trigger is growing faster right now (+248 stars in 30 days).
trigger details →YT Zero details →