KimavsSUB/WAVE
Two self-hosted Media Server projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kima | SUB/WAVE | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 55/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #42 of 118 in Media Server | #36 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 1 294 | 1 561 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.11.0 · 12 Oct 2026 | v1.28.0 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
SUB/WAVE scores 57/100 against 55/100 for Kima, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Kima is easier to run; SUB/WAVE needs more configuration.
SUB/WAVE is growing faster right now (+25 stars in 30 days).
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