# MediaMTX vs TypeType

> Two self-hosted [Media Server projects](https://selfhost.directory/media-server), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | MediaMTX | TypeType |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 118 in Media Server | #66 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 20 542 ✓ | 471 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +290 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v1.21.3 · 25 Oct 2026 | v1.12.0 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

MediaMTX scores 79/100 against 48/100 for TypeType, so it is the safer default.

MediaMTX ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for TypeType.

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

MediaMTX is growing faster right now (+290 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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