Kyoo vs tinyMediaManager
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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tinyMediaManager
Metadata manager and organizer for movie and TV libraries
| Feature | Kyoo | tinyMediaManager |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,489 | ★ 8 |
| First released | 2020 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Plex, Netflix | Plex |
Why pick each one
Choose tinyMediaManager if…
- Excellent organization tools
- Headless mode available
Frequently asked questions
Is Kyoo or tinyMediaManager better?
Neither is universally better. Kyoo has the larger community, while tinyMediaManager is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Kyoo and tinyMediaManager free and open-source?
Yes. Kyoo is licensed under GPL-3.0 and tinyMediaManager under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kyoo and tinyMediaManager with Docker?
Kyoo: yes. tinyMediaManager: yes.