MediaCMSvsrsyslog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | rsyslog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #2 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 5 170 | 2 343 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +47 | +7 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 4 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v8.2610.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | LGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
MediaCMS and rsyslog score the same (67/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for rsyslog.
If you want the quickest setup, MediaCMS is easier to run; rsyslog needs more configuration.
MediaCMS is growing faster right now (+47 stars in 30 days).
MediaCMS details →rsyslog details →