go2rtcvsPayload CMS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| go2rtc | Payload CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 83/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 54 in Media Streaming | #2 of 13 in Headless CMS |
| GitHub stars | 14 518 | 45 557 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +272 | +645 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 20 |
| Latest release | v1.9.15 · 25 Oct 2026 | v3.92.1 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Payload CMS scores 83/100 against 74/100 for go2rtc, so it is the safer default.
Payload CMS ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for go2rtc.
If you want the quickest setup, go2rtc is easier to run; Payload CMS needs more configuration.
Payload CMS is growing faster right now (+645 stars in 30 days).
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