Fladder vs Kyoo
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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Fladder
Cross-platform Flutter client for Jellyfin
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Kyoo
Open-source media browser for movies and TV shows
| Feature | Fladder | Kyoo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Dart | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,483 | ★ 2,489 |
| First released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Plex, Emby Theater | Plex, Netflix |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Fladder or Kyoo better?
Neither is universally better. Kyoo has the larger community, while Fladder is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Fladder and Kyoo free and open-source?
Yes. Fladder is licensed under MIT and Kyoo under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Fladder and Kyoo with Docker?
Fladder: check the project docs for container support. Kyoo: yes.