MacOSvsMediaMTX
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MacOS | MediaMTX | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 79/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Virtualization | #3 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 21 693 | 20 542 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +116 | +290 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 18 |
| Latest release | v3.12 · 21 Aug 2026 | v1.21.3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Shell | Go |
Which one should you pick?
MediaMTX scores 79/100 against 76/100 for MacOS, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, MediaMTX is easier to run; MacOS needs more configuration.
MediaMTX is growing faster right now (+290 stars in 30 days).
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