Kyoo 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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Kyoo
Open-source media browser for movies and TV shows
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Stremio Web
Self-hostable web frontend for the Stremio media center
| Feature | Kyoo | Stremio Web |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,489 | ★ 12,635 |
| First released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Plex, Netflix | Plex |
Why pick each one
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 Kyoo or Stremio Web better?
Neither is universally better. Stremio Web has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Kyoo and Stremio Web free and open-source?
Yes. Kyoo is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Stremio Web under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kyoo and Stremio Web with Docker?
Kyoo: yes. Stremio Web: yes.