Emby vs Fladder
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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Emby
Personal media server for your movies and shows
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Fladder
Cross-platform Flutter client for Jellyfin
| Feature | Emby | Fladder |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | Proprietary | MIT |
| Language | C# | Dart |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,945 | ★ 2,483 |
| First released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Plex, Netflix | Plex, Emby Theater |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Emby or Fladder better?
Neither is universally better. Emby has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Emby and Fladder free and open-source?
Yes. Emby is licensed under Proprietary and Fladder under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Emby and Fladder with Docker?
Emby: yes. Fladder: check the project docs for container support.