NeoDB vs Yamtrack
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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Yamtrack
Media tracker for movies, TV shows, anime, manga, games, books and
| Feature | NeoDB | Yamtrack |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Media Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0-or-later |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 200 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 866 | ★ 3,306 |
| First released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Goodreads, Letterboxd | Goodreads, IMDB, MyAnimeList |
Why pick each one
Choose NeoDB if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Choose Yamtrack if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
- Active community (3.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 200 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is NeoDB or Yamtrack better?
Neither is universally better. Yamtrack has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are NeoDB and Yamtrack free and open-source?
Yes. NeoDB is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Yamtrack under AGPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run NeoDB and Yamtrack with Docker?
NeoDB: yes. Yamtrack: check the project docs for container support.