Audiobookshelf vs Stremio Web
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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Stremio Web
Self-hostable web frontend for the Stremio media center
| Feature | Audiobookshelf | Stremio Web |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,896 | ★ 12,635 |
| First released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Audible | Plex |
Why pick each one
Choose Audiobookshelf if…
- Great mobile apps
- Handles podcasts too
- Simple deployment
Choose Stremio Web if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 12.6k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Audiobookshelf or Stremio Web better?
Audiobookshelf is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Stremio Web if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Audiobookshelf and Stremio Web free and open-source?
Yes. Audiobookshelf is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Stremio Web under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Audiobookshelf and Stremio Web with Docker?
Audiobookshelf: yes. Stremio Web: yes.