NeoDB vs Ryot
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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NeoDB
Federated catalog for books, movies, music, and games
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Ryot
Self-hosted tracker for movies, shows, books, games, and more
| Feature | NeoDB | Ryot |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Media Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 866 | ★ 3,518 |
| First released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Goodreads, Letterboxd | Trakt, Goodreads |
Why pick each one
Choose NeoDB if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is NeoDB or Ryot better?
Neither is universally better. Ryot has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are NeoDB and Ryot free and open-source?
Yes. NeoDB is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Ryot under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run NeoDB and Ryot with Docker?
NeoDB: yes. Ryot: yes.