MediaCMSvswebstudio
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | webstudio | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #1 of 6 in Website Builder |
| GitHub stars | 5 170 | 9 123 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +143 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 58 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | 0.308.0 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
webstudio scores 69/100 against 67/100 for MediaCMS, so it is the safer default.
webstudio ships more often: 58 stable releases in the past year, against 26 for MediaCMS.
If you want the quickest setup, MediaCMS is easier to run; webstudio needs more configuration.
webstudio is growing faster right now (+143 stars in 30 days).
MediaCMS details →webstudio details →