head to head · open source
Nuclear vs Anthias
Nuclear has 18,865 GitHub stars, 1,357 forks, 7 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Anthias has 3,714 stars, 731 forks, 34 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. Nuclear leads on adoption by 408% (18,865 vs 3,714 stars). Nuclear is written in TypeScript under AGPL-3.0; Anthias is written in Python under a custom or non-standard licence. Nuclear has attracted 7% as many forks as stars, Anthias 20%. Nuclear was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Nuclear | Anthias | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 19K | ★ 3.7K |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | TypeScript | Python |
| Last push | 2026-11-04 | 2026-11-03 |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.4K | ⑂ 731 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Nuclear if
- You weight community size — 19K stars and counting
- You want the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Anthias if
- You want the Anthias feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You evaluated both and Anthias fits your workflow better
About Nuclear
Nuclear Nuclear is a free, open source music player without ads or tracking. Search for any song or artist, build playlists, and start listening. Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Screenshots Nuclear comes with multiple built in themes: Download Grab the latest release for your platform from the Releases page. Features Search for music and stream it from any source Browse artist pages with biographies, discographies, and similar artists Browse album pages with track listings Queue management with shuffle, repeat, and drag and drop reordering Favorites (albums, artists, and tracks) Playlists (create, import…
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About Anthias
Anthias · Open Source Digital Signage Solution for Raspberry Pi and PC :sparkles: About Anthias Anthias is a digital signage platform for Raspberry Pi devices and PCs. Formerly known as Screenly OSE, it was rebranded to clear up the confusion between Screenly (the paid version) and Anthias. More details can be found in this blog post. Want to help Anthias thrive? Support us using GitHub Sponsor. :rocket: Getting Started See this page for options on how to install Anthias. :white check mark: Compatibility balenaOS [!NOTE] See this page for instructions on how to install Anthias on balenaOS. You can either…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nuclear or Anthias more popular?
Nuclear has 18,865 GitHub stars and Anthias has 3,714. Nuclear has the larger community by that measure.
Are Nuclear and Anthias free?
Both are open source. Nuclear is licensed under AGPL-3.0, and Anthias has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between Nuclear and Anthias?
Nuclear is written in TypeScript and Anthias in Python. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Nuclear or Anthias?
Choose Nuclear if you want the larger community (18,865 stars) or its AGPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose Anthias if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.