Damselfly Web vs MediaCMS
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Damselfly Web
Server-based digital asset manager for large photo libraries
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MediaCMS
Modern video-sharing and content management platform
| Feature | Damselfly Web | MediaCMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Media Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 700 | ★ 5,047 |
| First released | 2011 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Flickr, YouTube | YouTube, Vimeo |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Damselfly Web or MediaCMS better?
MediaCMS is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Damselfly Web if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Damselfly Web and MediaCMS free and open-source?
Yes. Damselfly Web is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and MediaCMS under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Damselfly Web and MediaCMS with Docker?
Damselfly Web: yes. MediaCMS: yes.