FreeFramevsShumai
Two self-hosted Frame.io alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| FreeFrame | Shumai | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 51/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 4 in Media | #85 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 241 | 236 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.21.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | v0.6.1 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
FreeFrame scores 51/100 against 47/100 for Shumai, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Shumai is easier to run; FreeFrame needs more configuration.
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