MediaCMSvsrecyclarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | recyclarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #15 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 172 | 2 145 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +47 | +26 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 16 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v8.8.1 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | C# |
Which one should you pick?
MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 64/100 for recyclarr, so it is the safer default.
MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for recyclarr.
If you want the quickest setup, recyclarr is easier to run; MediaCMS needs more configuration.
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