MediaCMSvsplex-rewind
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | plex-rewind | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #92 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 170 | 303 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 26 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v5.4.1-develop.2 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 46/100 for plex-rewind, so it is the safer default.
MediaCMS is growing faster right now (+45 stars in 30 days).
MediaCMS details →plex-rewind details →