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gpodder.net (mygpo) vs Jackett

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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GP gpodder.net (mygpo) Self-hostable podcast subscription sync service VS JA Jackett API support for your favorite torrent trackers
Featuregpodder.net (mygpo)Jackett
CategoryMedia ServersMedia Servers
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-2.0
LanguagePythonC#
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM512 MB200 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcebare-metal
GitHub stars★ 307★ 15,854
First released20092023
ReplacesApple Podcasts sync—

Why pick each one

Choose gpodder.net (mygpo) if…

  • Wide client compatibility
  • Mature project
gpodder.net (mygpo) details

Choose Jackett if…

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Mature project with 15.9k GitHub stars
  • Written in C#
Jackett details

Frequently asked questions

Is gpodder.net (mygpo) or Jackett better?

Jackett is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider gpodder.net (mygpo) if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are gpodder.net (mygpo) and Jackett free and open-source?

Yes. gpodder.net (mygpo) is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Jackett under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run gpodder.net (mygpo) and Jackett with Docker?

gpodder.net (mygpo): yes. Jackett: check the project docs for container support.

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