Dispatcharr vs Tunarr
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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Dispatcharr
Modern IPTV and stream management dashboard
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Tunarr
Create live TV channels from your Plex and Jellyfin libraries
| Feature | Dispatcharr | Tunarr |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Zlib |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,800 | ★ 2,512 |
| First released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Cable TV | Cable TV |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Dispatcharr or Tunarr better?
Neither is universally better. Dispatcharr has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Dispatcharr and Tunarr free and open-source?
Yes. Dispatcharr is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Tunarr under Zlib. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dispatcharr and Tunarr with Docker?
Dispatcharr: yes. Tunarr: yes.