MediaMTXvsDeta Surf
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaMTX | Deta Surf | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 118 in Media Server | #21 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 20 542 | 3 612 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +290 | +-1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.21.3 · 25 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
MediaMTX scores 79/100 against 59/100 for Deta Surf, so it is the safer default.
MediaMTX ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Deta Surf.
MediaMTX is growing faster right now (+290 stars in 30 days).
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