DeDRM Tools vs Jackett

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

Not the right match-up?
FeatureDeDRM ToolsJackett
CategoryE-books & Media LibraryMedia Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-2.0
LanguagePythonC#
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM128 MB200 MB
Deploymentsourcebare-metal
GitHub stars★ 15,275★ 15,854
First released20142023
ReplacesAdobe Digital Editions

Why pick each one

Choose DeDRM Tools if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Mature project with 15.3k GitHub stars
  • Written in Python
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
DeDRM Tools details

Choose Jackett if…

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Mature project with 15.9k GitHub stars
  • Written in C#
Jackett details

Frequently asked questions

Is DeDRM Tools or Jackett better?

Jackett is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider DeDRM Tools if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are DeDRM Tools and Jackett free and open-source?

Yes. DeDRM Tools is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Jackett under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run DeDRM Tools and Jackett with Docker?

DeDRM Tools: check the project docs for container support. Jackett: check the project docs for container support.

Related comparisons