MediaCMSvsSeaGOAT
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | SeaGOAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #4 of 6 in Code Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 172 | 1 316 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +47 | +6 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 3 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.6.1 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 53/100 for SeaGOAT, so it is the safer default.
MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for SeaGOAT.
If you want the quickest setup, SeaGOAT is easier to run; MediaCMS needs more configuration.
MediaCMS is growing faster right now (+47 stars in 30 days).
MediaCMS details →SeaGOAT details →