MediaCMSvsstorj
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | storj | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #4 of 7 in Distributed Storage |
| GitHub stars | 5 172 | 3 284 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +47 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 39 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.165.6 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 61/100 for storj, so it is the safer default.
storj ships more often: 39 stable releases in the past year, against 26 for MediaCMS.
If you want the quickest setup, MediaCMS is easier to run; storj needs more configuration.
MediaCMS is growing faster right now (+47 stars in 30 days).
MediaCMS details →storj details →