AntennaPod gpodder Sync Server Nextcloud GPodder vs SRS

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted media servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

Not the right match-up?
FeatureAntennaPod gpodder Sync Server Nextcloud GPodderSRS
CategoryMedia ServersMedia Servers
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguagePHPC++
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 267★ 29,105
First released20212025
ReplacesApple Podcasts sync

Why pick each one

Choose AntennaPod gpodder Sync Server Nextcloud GPodder if…

  • Easy if you run Nextcloud
  • No extra server needed
AntennaPod gpodder Sync Server Nextcloud GPodder details

Choose SRS if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 29.1k GitHub stars
  • Written in C++
SRS details

Frequently asked questions

Is AntennaPod gpodder Sync Server Nextcloud GPodder or SRS better?

Neither is universally better. SRS has the larger community, while AntennaPod gpodder Sync Server Nextcloud GPodder is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are AntennaPod gpodder Sync Server Nextcloud GPodder and SRS free and open-source?

Yes. AntennaPod gpodder Sync Server Nextcloud GPodder is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and SRS under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run AntennaPod gpodder Sync Server Nextcloud GPodder and SRS with Docker?

AntennaPod gpodder Sync Server Nextcloud GPodder: yes. SRS: yes.

Related comparisons