# WindowsinDocker vs youtube-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).

## Details

- [WindowsinDocker](https://selfhost.directory/project/windowsindocker) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/windowsindocker.md)
- [youtube-dl](https://selfhost.directory/project/youtube-dl) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/youtube-dl.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/windowsindocker-vs-youtube-dl