MediaMTXvsPostHog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaMTX | PostHog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 118 in Media Server | #1 of 27 in Analytics |
| GitHub stars | 20 539 | 40 501 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +287 | +582 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 3515 |
| Latest release | v1.21.3 · 25 Oct 2026 | agent-skills-v0.3904.0 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
PostHog scores 81/100 against 79/100 for MediaMTX, so it is the safer default.
PostHog ships more often: 3515 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for MediaMTX.
If you want the quickest setup, MediaMTX is easier to run; PostHog needs more configuration.
PostHog is growing faster right now (+582 stars in 30 days).
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