MediaCMSvsShlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | Shlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 5 170 | 5 381 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +78 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 13 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Shlink scores 70/100 against 67/100 for MediaCMS, so it is the safer default.
MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for Shlink.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; MediaCMS needs more configuration.
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