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Invidious vs LYNX-SHARE
Invidious has 25,890 GitHub stars, 2,902 forks, 480 open issues and last shipped yesterday. LYNX-SHARE has 651 stars, 72 forks, 6 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Invidious leads on adoption by 3,877% (25,890 vs 651 stars). Invidious is written in Crystal under AGPL-3.0; LYNX-SHARE is written in C++ under AGPL-3.0. Invidious has attracted 11% as many forks as stars, LYNX-SHARE 11%. LYNX-SHARE 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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| Invidious | LYNX-SHARE | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 26K | ★ 651 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Written in | Crystal | C++ |
| Last push | 2026-11-05 | 2026-11-05 |
| Forks | ⑂ 2.9K | ⑂ 72 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Invidious if
- You weight community size — 26K stars and counting
- You want the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Crystal
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick LYNX-SHARE if
- You want the LYNX-SHARE feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches C++
- You evaluated both and LYNX-SHARE fits your workflow better
About Invidious
Invidious An open source alternative front end to YouTube Website • Instances list • FAQ • Documentation • Contribute • Donate Chat with us: Screenshots Features User features Lightweight No ads No tracking No JavaScript required Light/Dark themes Customizable homepage Subscriptions independent from Google Notifications for all subscribed channels Audio only mode (with background play on mobile) Support for Reddit comments Available in many languages, thanks to our translators Data import/export Import subscriptions from YouTube, NewPipe and FreeTube Import watch history from YouTube and NewPipe Export…
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About LYNX-SHARE
LYNX SHARE A lightweight DAW with the FL Studio workflow. Channel Rack, Piano Roll, Playlist and Mixer in C++20 + JUCE 8, built to run well on any PC. Windows, macOS and Linux. Website · Download · Features · FL projects · User guide · Built in plugins · Building · Status · Roadmap LYNX SHARE's own demo project ( LYNX.exe showcase ) in the 0.1.19 workspace: browser, Piano Roll, Channel Rack and Mixer. Inspired by the classics LYNX SHARE ships native plugins inspired by the third party plugins producers use most, next to its clean room FL Studio natives. 24 dedicated LYNX SHARE engines are in, more are being…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Invidious or LYNX-SHARE more popular?
Invidious has 25,890 GitHub stars and LYNX-SHARE has 651. Invidious has the larger community by that measure.
Are Invidious and LYNX-SHARE free?
Both are open source. Invidious is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and LYNX-SHARE under AGPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between Invidious and LYNX-SHARE?
Invidious is written in Crystal and LYNX-SHARE in C++. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Invidious or LYNX-SHARE?
Choose Invidious if you want the larger community (25,890 stars) or its AGPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose LYNX-SHARE if its feature set, stack or AGPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.