MediaCMSvssocks5-proxy-server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | socks5-proxy-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #5 of 10 in Network |
| GitHub stars | 5 170 | 145 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 1 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.20.0 · 29 Nov 2025 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 43/100 for socks5-proxy-server, so it is the safer default.
MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for socks5-proxy-server.
MediaCMS is growing faster right now (+45 stars in 30 days).
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