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PeerTube vs Anthias
PeerTube has 15,384 GitHub stars, 1,851 forks, 692 open issues and last shipped 3 days ago. Anthias has 3,714 stars, 731 forks, 34 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. PeerTube leads on adoption by 314% (15,384 vs 3,714 stars). PeerTube is written in TypeScript under AGPL-3.0; Anthias is written in Python under a custom or non-standard licence. PeerTube has attracted 12% as many forks as stars, Anthias 20%. Anthias 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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| PeerTube | Anthias | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 15K | ★ 3.7K |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | TypeScript | Python |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-03 |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.9K | ⑂ 731 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick PeerTube if
- You weight community size — 15K 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 PeerTube
Website Join an instance Create an instance Chat with us Donate Be part of a network of multiple small federated, interoperable video hosting providers. Follow video creators and create videos. No vendor lock in. All on a platform that is community owned and ad free. Developed with & 10084; by Framasoft Introduction PeerTube is a free, decentralized and federated video platform developed as an alternative to other platforms that centralize our data and attention, such as YouTube, Dailymotion or Vimeo. :clapper: To learn more: This two minute video (hosted on PeerTube) explaining what PeerTube is and how it works…
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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 PeerTube or Anthias more popular?
PeerTube has 15,384 GitHub stars and Anthias has 3,714. PeerTube has the larger community by that measure.
Are PeerTube and Anthias free?
Both are open source. PeerTube 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 PeerTube and Anthias?
PeerTube 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, PeerTube or Anthias?
Choose PeerTube if you want the larger community (15,384 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.