MediaMTXvsSlipshow
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaMTX | Slipshow | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 118 in Media Server | #11 of 38 in Personal Productivity |
| GitHub stars | 20 538 | 901 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +302 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 8 |
| Latest release | v1.21.3 · 25 Oct 2026 | v0.13.0 · 5 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Go | OCaml |
Which one should you pick?
MediaMTX scores 79/100 against 52/100 for Slipshow, so it is the safer default.
MediaMTX ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Slipshow.
MediaMTX is growing faster right now (+302 stars in 30 days).
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