MediaMTXvsnetbox
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaMTX | netbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 79/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 118 in Media Server | #2 of 34 in Network Management |
| GitHub stars | 20 538 | 21 781 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +302 | +189 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 20 |
| Latest release | v1.21.3 · 25 Oct 2026 | v4.7.4 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
MediaMTX and netbox score the same (79/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
netbox ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for MediaMTX.
If you want the quickest setup, MediaMTX is easier to run; netbox needs more configuration.
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