Audiobookshelf vs Streama
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted media servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Audiobookshelf
Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server
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Streama
Self-hosted streaming media server with a clean web interface
| Feature | Audiobookshelf | Streama |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,896 | ★ 9,821 |
| First released | 2021 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Audible | Netflix, Plex |
Why pick each one
Choose Audiobookshelf if…
- Great mobile apps
- Handles podcasts too
- Simple deployment
Choose Streama if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 9.8k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Audiobookshelf or Streama better?
Audiobookshelf is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Streama if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Audiobookshelf and Streama free and open-source?
Yes. Audiobookshelf is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Streama under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Audiobookshelf and Streama with Docker?
Audiobookshelf: yes. Streama: yes.