# MediaCMS vs PrestaShop

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | MediaCMS | PrestaShop |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #2 of 27 in E-commerce |
| GitHub stars | 5 171 | 9 239 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +46 ✓ | +22 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | 9.2.0 · 30 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

PrestaShop scores 75/100 against 67/100 for MediaCMS, so it is the safer default.

MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for PrestaShop.

MediaCMS is growing faster right now (+46 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [MediaCMS](https://selfhost.directory/project/mediacms) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mediacms.md)
- [PrestaShop](https://selfhost.directory/project/prestashop) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/prestashop.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/mediacms-vs-prestashop