Windows ARMvsydl_api_ng
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Windows ARM | ydl_api_ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 15 in Virtualization | #33 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 260 | 240 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 0 |
| Latest release | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Batchfile | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Windows ARM scores 61/100 against 46/100 for ydl_api_ng, so it is the safer default.
Windows ARM ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ydl_api_ng.
If you want the quickest setup, ydl_api_ng is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.
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