Open Source
MediaCMS
by mediacms-io
MediaCMS is a modern, fully featured open source video and media CMS
Our verdict
We have not reviewed MediaCMS yet
No one at Enterprise DNA has checked this listing against its sources. The description comes from public listings gathered automatically. Any fact below shows where it came from and when it was last checked.
From the listing
About MediaCMS
MediaCMS is a modern, fully featured open source video and media CMS written in Python. It provides a complete platform for managing, publishing, and sharing video content with a user-friendly interface and API.
Best for
Developers and organizations needing a self-hosted, customizable video sharing platform.
Use cases
- Build a video hosting platform similar to YouTube or Vimeo
- Create a media portal for an organization or community
- Deploy a self-hosted video library with user accounts and uploads
Notes
5,172 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-26. Licensed AGPL-3.0.
Pros
- Feature-rich with media management, user roles, and analytics
- Open source and self-hostable, giving full control and privacy
- Active development with a substantial GitHub community (5k+ stars)
Cons
- Requires technical setup and maintenance for self-hosting
- May have heavier resource usage compared to simpler video tools
- Documentation and community support may be less extensive than mainstream platforms
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 9.4.0 (released 26 Oct 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 11
- GitHub forks
- 983
- GitHub stars
- 5,182
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 10.2
- Open issues
- 102
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 11
Each value shows when we last confirmed it and where it came from. Values we have not confirmed are left out, never guessed.
Stars and usage
How MediaCMS is growing
5,176 to 5,182
Health and security
Is MediaCMS looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
93 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 11 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 11 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 14.7 of 20 | First reply in 10.2 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to MediaCMS
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| VimeoThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
Compare
Compare MediaCMS side by side
Sources
Where this comes from
A source shows what was published when we checked it. It does not certify security, performance or a working installation. Read our method.
Changelog
What changed
Released 9.4.0
Released 9.3.1
Released 9.3.0
Released 9.2.1
Released 9.2.0
Released 9.1.2
Released 9.1.1
Released 9.1.0
Released 9.0.0
Released 8.4.0
Open-source & AI alternatives
Swap-in tools that solve the same job. Weigh the trade-offs before you commit.
Get the free Developer’s Field Guide
A 27-page field guide to the AI coding workflow with Claude. Claude Code, MCP servers, the prompt patterns that work, and what to delegate. Free.
Enter your work email. We send it straight over, plus a few short notes worth knowing. Unsubscribe any time.