MediaMTXvsvod2pod-rss
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaMTX | vod2pod-rss | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 118 in Media Server | #6 of 18 in Podcasts |
| GitHub stars | 20 538 | 388 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +302 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 1 |
| Latest release | v1.21.3 · 25 Oct 2026 | v1.2.5 · 9 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
MediaMTX scores 79/100 against 49/100 for vod2pod-rss, so it is the safer default.
MediaMTX ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for vod2pod-rss.
If you want the quickest setup, MediaMTX is easier to run; vod2pod-rss needs more configuration.
MediaMTX is growing faster right now (+302 stars in 30 days).
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