# MacOS vs Stremio

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | MacOS | Stremio |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Virtualization | #3 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 21 690 ✓ | 14 923 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +116 | +969 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.12 · 21 Aug 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Shell | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

MacOS and Stremio score the same (76/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

MacOS ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Stremio.

If you want the quickest setup, Stremio is easier to run; MacOS needs more configuration.

Stremio is growing faster right now (+969 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [MacOS](https://selfhost.directory/project/macos) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/macos.md)
- [Stremio](https://selfhost.directory/project/stremio) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/stremio.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/macos-vs-stremio