MediaCMSvsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 5 170 | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +47 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 10 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Batchfile |
Which one should you pick?
MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.
MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Windows ARM.
If you want the quickest setup, MediaCMS is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.
MediaCMS is growing faster right now (+47 stars in 30 days).
MediaCMS details →Windows ARM details →