Invidious vs Mixpost Pro
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted social networks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Invidious
Alternative front-end to YouTube
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Mixpost Pro
Self-hosted social media management. Schedule and organize your social
| Feature | Invidious | Mixpost Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | GPL-3.0-only | free |
| Language | Crystal | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, one-click |
| GitHub stars | ★ 22,442 | ★ 3,496 |
| First released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Replaces | YouTube | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Invidious if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0-only license
- Mature project with 22.4k GitHub stars
- Written in Crystal
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Choose Mixpost Pro if…
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- One-click install on common self-host platforms
- Active community (3.5k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Invidious or Mixpost Pro better?
Neither is universally better. Invidious has the larger community, while Mixpost Pro is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Invidious and Mixpost Pro free and open-source?
Yes. Invidious is licensed under GPL-3.0-only and Mixpost Pro under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Invidious and Mixpost Pro with Docker?
Invidious: check the project docs for container support. Mixpost Pro: yes.