# MediaMTX vs NevuForPlex

> Two self-hosted [Media Server projects](https://selfhost.directory/media-server), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | MediaMTX | NevuForPlex |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 118 in Media Server | #84 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 20 539 ✓ | 488 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +303 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.21.3 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.4.3 · 16 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

MediaMTX scores 79/100 against 45/100 for NevuForPlex, so it is the safer default.

MediaMTX ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for NevuForPlex.

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

MediaMTX is growing faster right now (+303 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [MediaMTX](https://selfhost.directory/project/mediamtx) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mediamtx.md)
- [NevuForPlex](https://selfhost.directory/project/nevuforplex) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nevuforplex.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/mediamtx-vs-nevuforplex