MediaCMSvsrestic-rest-server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | restic-rest-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #17 of 46 in Backup |
| GitHub stars | 5 170 | 1 532 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 0 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | BSD-2-Clause |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 60/100 for restic-rest-server, so it is the safer default.
MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for restic-rest-server.
If you want the quickest setup, restic-rest-server is easier to run; MediaCMS needs more configuration.
MediaCMS details →restic-rest-server details →