MediaCMSvsSlipshow
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | Slipshow | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #11 of 38 in Personal Productivity |
| GitHub stars | 5 171 | 901 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +46 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 8 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v0.13.0 · 5 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | OCaml |
Which one should you pick?
MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 52/100 for Slipshow, so it is the safer default.
MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Slipshow.
If you want the quickest setup, Slipshow is easier to run; MediaCMS needs more configuration.
MediaCMS is growing faster right now (+46 stars in 30 days).
MediaCMS details →Slipshow details →