MediaCMSvsWemux
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | Wemux | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #80 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 5 170 | 167 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +47 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 1 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v0.3.130 · 3 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 44/100 for Wemux, so it is the safer default.
MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Wemux.
If you want the quickest setup, MediaCMS is easier to run; Wemux needs more configuration.
MediaCMS is growing faster right now (+47 stars in 30 days).
MediaCMS details →Wemux details →