# MediaCMS vs Prowlarr

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

| | MediaCMS | Prowlarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 74/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #1 of 2 in Indexer |
| GitHub stars | 5 172 | 7 463 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +47 | +203 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 ✓ | 24 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v2.7.0.5723 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | C# |

## Which one should you pick?

Prowlarr scores 74/100 against 67/100 for MediaCMS, so it is the safer default.

MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 24 for Prowlarr.

If you want the quickest setup, Prowlarr is easier to run; MediaCMS needs more configuration.

Prowlarr is growing faster right now (+203 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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