# MediaCMS vs ytdlp_web_player

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

| | MediaCMS | ytdlp_web_player |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Video Hosting | #12 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 5 170 ✓ | 809 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 ✓ | 8 |
| Latest release | v9.4.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.3.3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

MediaCMS scores 67/100 against 55/100 for ytdlp_web_player, so it is the safer default.

MediaCMS ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for ytdlp_web_player.

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

MediaCMS is growing faster right now (+45 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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