# MediaCMS vs seedbox

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

| | MediaCMS | seedbox |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #50 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 5 172 ✓ | 402 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +47 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 ✓ | 1 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v3.0.0 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 53/100 for seedbox, so it is the safer default.

MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for seedbox.

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

MediaCMS is growing faster right now (+47 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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