MediaMTXvsminisatip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaMTX | minisatip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 118 in Media Server | #33 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 20 539 | 373 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +303 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 21 |
| Latest release | v1.21.3 · 25 Oct 2026 | v2.0.179 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
MediaMTX scores 79/100 against 52/100 for minisatip, so it is the safer default.
minisatip ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for MediaMTX.
If you want the quickest setup, MediaMTX is easier to run; minisatip needs more configuration.
MediaMTX is growing faster right now (+303 stars in 30 days).
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