MediaCMSvspocketpaw
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | pocketpaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #52 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 5 170 | 903 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 10 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v0.4.18 · 29 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 48/100 for pocketpaw, so it is the safer default.
MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for pocketpaw.
If you want the quickest setup, pocketpaw is easier to run; MediaCMS needs more configuration.
MediaCMS is growing faster right now (+45 stars in 30 days).
MediaCMS details →pocketpaw details →