MediaCMS vs Parados
Comparing two open source alternatives . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
MediaCMS
AGPL-3.0Modern, fully featured open source video and media CMS built with Django and React for self-hosted video sharing.
Side-by-side comparison
| MediaCMS |  Parados | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | ISC |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 4,896 | 82 |
| Forks | 913 | 5 |
| Open Issues | 148 | — |
| Last Commit | May 11, 2026 | May 5, 2026 |
| First Released | Dec 15, 2020 | Sep 30, 2025 |
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