Open Source
PeerTube
by Chocobozzz
ActivityPub-federated video streaming platform using P2P directly in your web browser
Our verdict
We have not reviewed PeerTube yet
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From the listing
About PeerTube
PeerTube is a decentralized video streaming platform that federates through the ActivityPub protocol, enabling peer-to-peer video distribution directly in web browsers. It is built with TypeScript and allows instance owners to host their own servers while users can interact across instances.
Best for
Developers and organizations seeking a self-hosted, federated alternative to centralized video platforms.
Use cases
- Self-host a video platform for a community or organization
- Share videos across federated instances without central servers
- Reduce bandwidth costs by leveraging P2P distribution in browsers
Notes
15,375 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-28. Licensed AGPL-3.0.
Pros
- Federated architecture avoids single points of failure
- P2P streaming reduces server load and bandwidth usage
- Open source with an active community (15k+ stars)
Cons
- Requires technical setup and maintenance for self-hosting
- P2P performance depends on viewer participation and network conditions
- Smaller ecosystem compared to mainstream platforms like YouTube
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest prerelease version
- 9.0.0-rc.1
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 1,849
- GitHub stars
- 15,391
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 7.9
- Open issues
- 642
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 4
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Stars and usage
How PeerTube is growing
15,378 to 15,391
Health and security
Is PeerTube looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
77 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 4 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 16.4 of 20 | First reply in 7.9 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 0 of 15 | Owned by a single user |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to PeerTube
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| VimeoThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| YoutubeThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released 9.0.0-rc.1
Released 8.3.2
Released 8.3.1
Released 8.3.0
Released 8.3.0-rc.1
Released 8.2.4
Released 8.2.3
Released 8.2.2
Released 8.2.1
Released 8.2.0
Released 8.2.0-rc.3
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