Pinchflat vs Tube
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted media servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Pinchflat
Self-hosted YouTube media archiving for media servers
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Tube
Youtube-like, video Sharing App
| Feature | Pinchflat | Tube |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Elixir | |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,215 | — |
| First released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Replaces | YouTube | Dailymotion, Vimeo, YouTube |
Why pick each one
Choose Tube if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Pinchflat or Tube better?
Neither is universally better. Pinchflat has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Pinchflat and Tube free and open-source?
Yes. Pinchflat is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tube under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pinchflat and Tube with Docker?
Pinchflat: yes. Tube: check the project docs for container support.