# MediaMTX vs tootik

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

| | MediaMTX | tootik |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 118 in Media Server | #53 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 20 540 ✓ | 211 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +288 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 18 |
| Latest release | v1.21.3 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.25.5 · 3 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

MediaMTX scores 79/100 against 47/100 for tootik, so it is the safer default.

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

MediaMTX is growing faster right now (+288 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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