# trypost vs ytdlp_web_player

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | trypost | ytdlp_web_player |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 18 in Social Media Management | #12 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 766 | 809 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 ✓ | 8 |
| Latest release | v2.0.0 · 10 Oct 2026 | v1.3.3 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | PHP | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

trypost scores 58/100 against 55/100 for ytdlp_web_player, so it is the safer default.

trypost ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for ytdlp_web_player.

If you want the quickest setup, ytdlp_web_player is easier to run; trypost needs more configuration.

trypost is growing faster right now (+2 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [trypost](https://selfhost.directory/project/trypost) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/trypost.md)
- [ytdlp_web_player](https://selfhost.directory/project/ytdlpwebplayer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ytdlpwebplayer.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/trypost-vs-ytdlpwebplayer