# Serena-MCP vs SRS

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

| | Serena-MCP | SRS |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 166 in Developer Tools | #4 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 30 801 ✓ | 29 388 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 047 ✓ | +111 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 13 |
| Latest release | v2.1.0 · 19 Oct 2026 | v7.0-a3 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Serena-MCP scores 82/100 against 78/100 for SRS, so it is the safer default.

Serena-MCP ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for SRS.

If you want the quickest setup, Serena-MCP is easier to run; SRS needs more configuration.

Serena-MCP is growing faster right now (+1 047 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Serena-MCP](https://selfhost.directory/project/serena-mcp) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/serena-mcp.md)
- [SRS](https://selfhost.directory/project/srs) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/srs.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/serena-mcp-vs-srs