MediaCMSvsSnipe-IT
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | Snipe-IT | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #1 of 15 in Asset Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 170 | 15 111 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +137 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 17 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v8.8.3 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Snipe-IT scores 77/100 against 67/100 for MediaCMS, so it is the safer default.
MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 17 for Snipe-IT.
Snipe-IT is growing faster right now (+137 stars in 30 days).
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