Tube ArchivistvsZulip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Tube Archivist | Zulip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 118 in Media Server | #1 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 8 552 | 26 134 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +83 | +184 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 6 |
| Latest release | v0.6.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | 12.3 · 21 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Zulip scores 82/100 against 72/100 for Tube Archivist, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Zulip is easier to run; Tube Archivist needs more configuration.
Zulip is growing faster right now (+184 stars in 30 days).
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