# MediaMTX vs Photon

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

| | MediaMTX | Photon |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 118 in Media Server | #16 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 20 544 ✓ | 557 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +292 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | v1.21.3 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.4.3 · 30 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Svelte |

## Which one should you pick?

MediaMTX scores 79/100 against 54/100 for Photon, so it is the safer default.

MediaMTX ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Photon.

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

MediaMTX is growing faster right now (+292 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [MediaMTX](https://selfhost.directory/project/mediamtx) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mediamtx.md)
- [Photon](https://selfhost.directory/project/photon-2) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/photon-2.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/mediamtx-vs-photon-2