Jellyfin vs Stremio Web

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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FeatureJellyfinStremio Web
CategoryMedia ServersMedia Servers
LicenseGPL-2.0GPL-2.0
LanguageC#JavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, binarydocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 55,528★ 12,635
First released20182017
ReplacesPlex, EmbyPlex

Why pick each one

Choose Jellyfin if…

  • No subscription or account needed
  • Active community development
  • Wide client support
Jellyfin details

Choose Stremio Web if…

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 12.6k GitHub stars
  • Written in JavaScript
Stremio Web details

Frequently asked questions

Is Jellyfin or Stremio Web better?

Jellyfin is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Stremio Web if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Jellyfin and Stremio Web free and open-source?

Yes. Jellyfin is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Stremio Web under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Jellyfin and Stremio Web with Docker?

Jellyfin: yes. Stremio Web: yes.

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