MeTube vs Radarr
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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MeTube
Web UI for downloading video from YouTube and many sites
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Radarr
Movie collection manager for Usenet and BitTorrent users
| Feature | MeTube | Radarr |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0-only |
| Language | Python | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 100 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,359 | ★ 14,127 |
| First released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Replaces | YouTube Premium | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Radarr if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0-only license
- Mature project with 14.1k GitHub stars
- Written in C#
- Tiny footprint — runs in 100 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is MeTube or Radarr better?
MeTube is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Radarr if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are MeTube and Radarr free and open-source?
Yes. MeTube is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Radarr under GPL-3.0-only. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MeTube and Radarr with Docker?
MeTube: yes. Radarr: check the project docs for container support.