Fladder vs Olaris
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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Olaris
Media manager and transcoding server for personal libraries
| Feature | Fladder | Olaris |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Dart | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,483 | ★ 300 |
| First released | 2024 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Plex, Emby Theater | Plex |
Why pick each one
Choose Olaris if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Fladder or Olaris better?
Fladder is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Olaris if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Fladder and Olaris free and open-source?
Yes. Fladder is licensed under MIT and Olaris under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Fladder and Olaris with Docker?
Fladder: check the project docs for container support. Olaris: yes.