# MediaCMS vs retroassembly

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

| | MediaCMS | retroassembly |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #5 of 5 in Emulation |
| GitHub stars | 5 172 ✓ | 1 153 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +47 | +72 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v7.260719.1051 · 19 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 56/100 for retroassembly, so it is the safer default.

MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for retroassembly.

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

## Details

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

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