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Invidious vs MediaCMS
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| Fact | Invidious | MediaCMS |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Crystal | Python |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 25k | 5.1k |
| Latest | v2.20260804.1 | v9.1.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 19 days between releases | about 2 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 9 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 →
PartialInvidiousWatches YouTube videos without ads, tracking or a Google account, with subscriptions kept on the instance.
PartialMediaCMSUploaded videos with playlists, comments and embeds, without live streaming.
Invidious
- v2.20260804.12026-08-05Release v2.20260804.1
- v2.20260804.02026-08-04Release v2.20260804.0
- v2.20260723.02026-07-23Release v2.20260723.0
- v2.20260626.02026-06-27Release v2.20260626.0
- v2.20260207.02026-02-07Release v2.20260207.0
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)
Invidious
✓ signed The latest release, v2.20260804.1, 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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