WindowsinDockervsyoutube-dl-server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| WindowsinDocker | youtube-dl-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Virtualization | #31 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 53 730 | 319 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +335 | +0 |
| 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 47/100 for youtube-dl-server, so it is the safer default.
WindowsinDocker ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for youtube-dl-server.
If you want the quickest setup, youtube-dl-server is easier to run; WindowsinDocker needs more configuration.
WindowsinDocker is growing faster right now (+335 stars in 30 days).
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