MediaCMSvsRapidForge
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | RapidForge | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 37/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #27 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 5 170 | 44 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 2 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v0.15.0 · 2 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 37/100 for RapidForge, so it is the safer default.
MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for RapidForge.
If you want the quickest setup, RapidForge is easier to run; MediaCMS needs more configuration.
MediaCMS is growing faster right now (+45 stars in 30 days).
MediaCMS details →RapidForge details →