Gerbera vs Stash
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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Stash
Self-hosted media organizer and server
| Feature | Gerbera | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,390 | ★ 12,802 |
| First released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Plex | Plex |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Gerbera or Stash better?
Stash is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Gerbera if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Gerbera and Stash free and open-source?
Yes. Gerbera is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Stash under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gerbera and Stash with Docker?
Gerbera: yes. Stash: yes.