MediaCMSvsApache Pinot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | Apache Pinot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 33/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #7 of 7 in Databases & storage |
| GitHub stars | 5 170 | 6 169 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 3 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | release-1.6.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | — |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Java |
Which one should you pick?
MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 33/100 for Apache Pinot, so it is the safer default.
MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Apache Pinot.
MediaCMS is growing faster right now (+45 stars in 30 days).
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