MediaCMSvsyoutube-dl
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaCMS | youtube-dl | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #6 of 12 in Video |
| GitHub stars | 5 170 | 402 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 0 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 51/100 for youtube-dl, so it is the safer default.
MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for youtube-dl.
If you want the quickest setup, youtube-dl is easier to run; MediaCMS needs more configuration.
MediaCMS is growing faster right now (+45 stars in 30 days).
MediaCMS details →youtube-dl details →