Roborock Local ServervsMediaMTX
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Roborock Local Server | MediaMTX | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 54/100 | 79/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 5 in Smart Home | #3 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 1 205 | 20 542 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +290 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 18 |
| Latest release | v1.2.1 · 8 Oct 2026 | v1.21.3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
MediaMTX scores 79/100 against 54/100 for Roborock Local Server, so it is the safer default.
MediaMTX ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Roborock Local Server.
If you want the quickest setup, MediaMTX is easier to run; Roborock Local Server needs more configuration.
MediaMTX is growing faster right now (+290 stars in 30 days).
Roborock Local Server details →MediaMTX details →
Swap a project
Keep Roborock Local Server, compare it with
Keep MediaMTX, compare it with