WindowsinDockervsyoutube-dl
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| WindowsinDocker | youtube-dl | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Virtualization | #6 of 12 in Video |
| GitHub stars | 53 714 | 402 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +329 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 0 |
| Latest release | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Shell | Python |
Which one should you pick?
WindowsinDocker scores 83/100 against 51/100 for youtube-dl, so it is the safer default.
WindowsinDocker ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for youtube-dl.
If you want the quickest setup, youtube-dl is easier to run; WindowsinDocker needs more configuration.
WindowsinDocker is growing faster right now (+329 stars in 30 days).
WindowsinDocker details →youtube-dl details →