# MediaCMS vs Stepifi

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

| | MediaCMS | Stepifi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #20 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 5 171 ✓ | 247 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +46 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.0.0 · 31 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 41/100 for Stepifi, so it is the safer default.

MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Stepifi.

MediaCMS is growing faster right now (+46 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [MediaCMS](https://selfhost.directory/project/mediacms) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mediacms.md)
- [Stepifi](https://selfhost.directory/project/stepifi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/stepifi.md)

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