MeTube vs Stash
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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Stash
Self-hosted media organizer and server
| Feature | MeTube | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,359 | ★ 12,802 |
| First released | 2021 | 2019 |
| Replaces | YouTube Premium | Plex |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is MeTube or Stash better?
Neither is universally better. MeTube has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are MeTube and Stash free and open-source?
Yes. MeTube is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Stash under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MeTube and Stash with Docker?
MeTube: yes. Stash: yes.