Kyoo vs Olaris
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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Kyoo
Open-source media browser for movies and TV shows
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Olaris
Media manager and transcoding server for personal libraries
| Feature | Kyoo | Olaris |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,489 | ★ 300 |
| First released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Plex, Netflix | Plex |
Why pick each one
Choose Olaris if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Kyoo or Olaris better?
Neither is universally better. Kyoo has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Kyoo and Olaris free and open-source?
Yes. Kyoo is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Olaris under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kyoo and Olaris with Docker?
Kyoo: yes. Olaris: yes.