# MediaCMS vs Snort

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

| | MediaCMS | Snort |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #53 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 5 170 ✓ | 348 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +47 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.5.3 · 8 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 47/100 for Snort, so it is the safer default.

MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Snort.

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)
- [Snort](https://selfhost.directory/project/snort) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/snort.md)

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