# MediaCMS vs vito

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

| | MediaCMS | vito |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #4 of 27 in Server Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 172 ✓ | 3 259 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +47 ✓ | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | 4.2.1 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 64/100 for vito, so it is the safer default.

MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for vito.

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

MediaCMS is growing faster right now (+47 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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