# MediaCMS vs Rembg

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

| | MediaCMS | Rembg |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #1 of 13 in Image Processing |
| GitHub stars | 5 170 | 25 219 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +80 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.0.86 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Rembg scores 78/100 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 Rembg.

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

## Details

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

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