MediaCMS

Self-Hosted

Open-source video streaming platform for self-hosted media management

Overview

MediaCMS is a Django-based open-source platform for hosting, managing, and streaming video content. It supports adaptive streaming (HLS/DASH), automated transcoding, user role management (admin, editor, viewer), playlists, categories, and custom branding. Deployable via Docker for easy setup or traditional methods, it integrates with S3-compatible storage for scalable media hosting. Ideal for creators, organizations, or communities to launch their own video portals with full control over content and user data.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  mediacms:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: mediacms
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Adaptive streaming (HLS/DASH)
User role management (admin, editor, viewer)
Automated video transcoding
Playlist & category organization
S3-compatible storage integration
Custom branding options

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is MediaCMS hard to install?

MediaCMS offers Docker-compose deployment which simplifies setup—clone the repo, configure environment variables, and run docker-compose up. Non-Docker setups require installing dependencies like Django, PostgreSQL, and FFmpeg, which may be technical for beginners.

? Is it a good alternative to Vimeo?

Yes—MediaCMS provides core features like video hosting and adaptive streaming, but as self-hosted software, it gives full control over data and branding without subscriptions. It lacks Vimeo’s marketing tools or global CDN unless you integrate your own.

? Is it completely free?

MediaCMS is open-source under AGPLv3, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host. There are no hidden fees, but you’ll need to cover server and storage costs for deployment.

Top Alternatives

YouTube Compare

Vimeo Search Google

Twitch Compare

Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Media Streaming - Video Streaming

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted, no third-party tracking)
⊕ Full control over content and data
⊕ Docker-based easy deployment
⊕ Supports adaptive streaming for quality playback
⊕ Open-source (customizable to specific needs)

Cons

⊖ Requires significant server resources (especially for video transcoding)
⊖ Technical setup for non-Docker users
⊖ Limited third-party integrations compared to SaaS platforms
⊖ Steeper learning curve for advanced customization