Fladder vs Ombi
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted media servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
| Feature | Fladder | Ombi |
|---|---|---|
| Deploy effort | Read-the-docs project | Read-the-docs project |
| Health score | 87 · Excellent | 88 · Excellent |
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Dart | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,599 | ★ 4,103 |
| First released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Plex, Emby Theater | Netflix, Plex |
What are Fladder and Ombi?
Fladder
Fladder is a cross-platform Jellyfin client built with Flutter, supporting Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and the web. It provides library browsing, media playback, and downloads in a single unified codebase.
- One codebase for all platforms
- MPV-based playback
- Offline downloads
- SyncPlay support
Ombi
Media request tool on Plex/Emby/Jellyfin.
Fladder vs Ombi: key differences
Fladder is written in Dart, while Ombi is built with C#. Licensing differs — MIT for Fladder versus GPL-2.0 for Ombi. Ombi is the lighter option, starting around 50 MB of RAM against 256 MB for Fladder.
Why pick each one
Choose Fladder if…
- Truly cross-platform
- Lightweight
Watch out for
- Younger project
- Requires Jellyfin server
Choose Ombi if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (4.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in C#
Frequently asked questions
Is Fladder or Ombi better?
Neither is universally better. Ombi has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Fladder and Ombi free and open-source?
Yes. Fladder is licensed under MIT and Ombi under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Fladder and Ombi with Docker?
Fladder: check the project docs for container support. Ombi: check the project docs for container support.
Which is lighter on resources, Fladder or Ombi?
Ombi has the smaller minimum footprint at 50 MB of RAM, compared to about 256 MB for Fladder. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.