Gerbera vs Reiverr
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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Gerbera
UPnP media server for streaming to DLNA devices
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Reiverr
Unified interface for Jellyfin, Radarr, and Sonarr
| Feature | Gerbera | Reiverr |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,390 | ★ 2,335 |
| First released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Plex | Plex |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Gerbera or Reiverr better?
Neither is universally better. Reiverr has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Gerbera and Reiverr free and open-source?
Yes. Gerbera is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Reiverr under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gerbera and Reiverr with Docker?
Gerbera: yes. Reiverr: yes.