trypostvsyoutube-dl-server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| trypost | youtube-dl-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 18 in Social Media Management | #31 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 766 | 319 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.0.0 · 10 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
trypost scores 58/100 against 47/100 for youtube-dl-server, so it is the safer default.
trypost ships more often: 12 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; trypost needs more configuration.
trypost is growing faster right now (+2 stars in 30 days).
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