MediaCMSvsRspamd
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | Rspamd | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #1 of 4 in Anti-Spam |
| GitHub stars | 5 172 | 2 559 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +47 | +27 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 14 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | 4.2.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 65/100 for Rspamd, so it is the safer default.
MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Rspamd.
If you want the quickest setup, MediaCMS is easier to run; Rspamd needs more configuration.
MediaCMS details →Rspamd details →