UnisonvsYT Zero
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Unison | YT Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in File Sync | #53 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 5 559 | 669 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +65 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 9 |
| Latest release | v2.54.0 · 1 May 2026 | 2026.09.9 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Unlicense |
| Main language | OCaml | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Unison scores 65/100 against 52/100 for YT Zero, so it is the safer default.
YT Zero ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Unison.
If you want the quickest setup, YT Zero is easier to run; Unison needs more configuration.
Unison is growing faster right now (+65 stars in 30 days).
Unison details →YT Zero details →