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ffmpeg-webCLI vs HTV
ffmpeg-webCLI has 1,429 GitHub stars, 131 forks, 0 open issues and last shipped 14 days ago. HTV has 760 stars, 53 forks, 8 open issues and last shipped today. ffmpeg-webCLI leads on adoption by 88% (1,429 vs 760 stars). ffmpeg-webCLI is written in JavaScript under GPL-3.0; HTV is written in Dart under Apache-2.0. ffmpeg-webCLI has attracted 9% as many forks as stars, HTV 7%. HTV 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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| ffmpeg-webCLI | HTV | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 1.4K | ★ 760 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | JavaScript | Dart |
| Last push | 2026-09-06 | 2026-09-20 |
| Forks | ⑂ 131 | ⑂ 53 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick ffmpeg-webCLI if
- You weight community size — 1.4K stars and counting
- You want the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches JavaScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick HTV if
- You want the HTV feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Dart
- You evaluated both and HTV fits your workflow better
About ffmpeg-webCLI
ffmpeg webCLI is a browser based video and audio editor built on ffmpeg.wasm that runs every operation locally in the browser, aimed at anyone who needs to convert, trim, compress, caption, or extract media without uploading files to a server.
read the full ffmpeg-webCLI overview →
About HTV
HTV is a free, ad free live television player for Android phones, Android TV devices, and TV boxes that plays a maintained channel lineup without an account or any configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ffmpeg-webCLI or HTV more popular?
ffmpeg-webCLI has 1,429 GitHub stars and HTV has 760. ffmpeg-webCLI has the larger community by that measure.
Are ffmpeg-webCLI and HTV free?
Both are open source. ffmpeg-webCLI is licensed under GPL-3.0 and HTV under Apache-2.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between ffmpeg-webCLI and HTV?
ffmpeg-webCLI is written in JavaScript and HTV in Dart. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, ffmpeg-webCLI or HTV?
Choose ffmpeg-webCLI if you want the larger community (1,429 stars) or its GPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose HTV if its feature set, stack or Apache-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.