# MediaCMS vs Sure

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

| | MediaCMS | Sure |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 74/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #4 of 62 in Personal Finance |
| GitHub stars | 5 171 | 10 712 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +46 | +680 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 ✓ | 15 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.7.5-hotfix.3 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Ruby |

## Which one should you pick?

Sure scores 74/100 against 67/100 for MediaCMS, so it is the safer default.

MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for Sure.

If you want the quickest setup, Sure is easier to run; MediaCMS needs more configuration.

Sure is growing faster right now (+680 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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