Seerr vs Tube Archivist
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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Seerr
Previously Jellyseerr
VS
Tube Archivist
Self-hosted YouTube media server with metadata and search
| Feature | Seerr | Tube Archivist |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,177 | ★ 8,342 |
| First released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Overseerr | YouTube |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Seerr or Tube Archivist better?
Seerr is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Tube Archivist if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Seerr and Tube Archivist free and open-source?
Yes. Seerr is licensed under MIT and Tube Archivist under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Seerr and Tube Archivist with Docker?
Seerr: check the project docs for container support. Tube Archivist: yes.