K7vsMovieClaw
Two self-hosted Plex alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| K7 | MovieClaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 51/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #59 of 118 in Media Server | #91 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 344 | 186 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.17.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | windows-v0.1.2 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | C# | Python |
Which one should you pick?
K7 scores 51/100 against 43/100 for MovieClaw, so it is the safer default.
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