Seerr 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.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Seerr | Stremio Web |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,177 | ★ 12,635 |
| First released | 2023 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Overseerr | Plex |
Why pick each one
Choose Seerr if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 12.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Seerr or Stremio Web better?
Neither is universally better. Stremio Web has the larger community, while Seerr is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Seerr and Stremio Web free and open-source?
Yes. Seerr is licensed under MIT and Stremio Web under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Seerr and Stremio Web with Docker?
Seerr: check the project docs for container support. Stremio Web: yes.