Fladder vs tinyMediaManager
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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tinyMediaManager
Metadata manager and organizer for movie and TV libraries
| Feature | Fladder | tinyMediaManager |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Dart | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,483 | ★ 8 |
| First released | 2024 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Plex, Emby Theater | Plex |
Why pick each one
Choose tinyMediaManager if…
- Excellent organization tools
- Headless mode available
Frequently asked questions
Is Fladder or tinyMediaManager better?
Neither is universally better. Fladder has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Fladder and tinyMediaManager free and open-source?
Yes. Fladder is licensed under MIT and tinyMediaManager under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Fladder and tinyMediaManager with Docker?
Fladder: check the project docs for container support. tinyMediaManager: yes.