# MediaCMS vs Refeed

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

| | MediaCMS | Refeed |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 38/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #72 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 5 171 ✓ | 182 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +46 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 38/100 for Refeed, so it is the safer default.

MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Refeed.

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

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)
- [Refeed](https://selfhost.directory/project/refeed) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/refeed.md)

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