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FreeTube vs MediaCMS
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | FreeTube | MediaCMS |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Vue | Python |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 22k | 5.1k |
| Latest | v0.25.3-beta | v9.1.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 2 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 61 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace YouTube. Alternatives to YouTube →
PartialFreeTubeDesktop YouTube player without ads or a Google account, with local subscriptions and playlists.
PartialMediaCMSUploaded videos with playlists, comments and embeds, without live streaming.
FreeTube
- v0.25.3-beta2026-08-28v0.25.3 Betapre-release
- v0.25.2-beta2026-08-11v0.25.2 Betapre-release
- v0.25.1-beta2026-07-20v0.25.1 Betapre-release
- v0.25.0-beta2026-07-17v0.25.0 Betapre-release
- v0.24.1-beta2026-06-08v0.24.1 Betapre-release
MediaCMS
- v9.1.22026-10-05MAJOR tests infrastructure revamp (#1598) (ce49813)
- v9.1.12026-10-05issue with trim video (#1597) (2cdf017)
- v9.1.02026-10-01LTI changes for ItsLearning LMS support (#1596) (db74610)
- v9.0.02026-10-01migrate media from Kaltura, YouTube and Panopto (#1571) (cb14ea9)
- v8.4.02026-08-25trigger release (6efb9a4)
FreeTube
✓ signed The latest release, v0.25.3-beta, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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MediaCMS
unsigned The latest release, v9.1.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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