Workout.coolvsyoutube-dl
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Workout.cool | youtube-dl | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker | #6 of 12 in Video |
| GitHub stars | 8 654 | 402 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +155 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Workout.cool scores 66/100 against 51/100 for youtube-dl, so it is the safer default.
Workout.cool ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for youtube-dl.
Workout.cool is growing faster right now (+155 stars in 30 days).
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