MediaCMSvsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 5 170 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +47 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 12 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 64/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.
MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for uMap.
MediaCMS details →uMap details →