MediaCMSvsPostHog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | PostHog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #1 of 27 in Analytics |
| GitHub stars | 5 171 | 40 508 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +46 | +589 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 3532 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | agent-skills-v0.3922.0 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
PostHog scores 81/100 against 67/100 for MediaCMS, so it is the safer default.
PostHog ships more often: 3532 stable releases in the past year, against 26 for MediaCMS.
If you want the quickest setup, MediaCMS is easier to run; PostHog needs more configuration.
PostHog is growing faster right now (+589 stars in 30 days).
MediaCMS details →PostHog details →