MediaCMSvsPimcore
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | Pimcore | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #6 of 18 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 171 | 3 883 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +46 | +28 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 35 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v2026.3.3.1 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 61/100 for Pimcore, so it is the safer default.
Pimcore ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 26 for MediaCMS.
If you want the quickest setup, MediaCMS is easier to run; Pimcore needs more configuration.
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