MediaCMSvsPiik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | Piik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 5 169 | 3 851 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +46 | +393 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 14 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 67/100 for MediaCMS, so it is the safer default.
MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Piik.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; MediaCMS needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+393 stars in 30 days).
MediaCMS details →Piik details →