Olaris vs Ombi
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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Olaris
Media manager and transcoding server for personal libraries
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Ombi
Media request tool on Plex/Emby/Jellyfin
| Feature | Olaris | Ombi |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Go | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 300 | ★ 4,107 |
| First released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Plex | Netflix, Plex |
Why pick each one
Choose Olaris if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
Choose Ombi if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (4.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in C#
Frequently asked questions
Is Olaris or Ombi better?
Ombi is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Olaris if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Olaris and Ombi free and open-source?
Yes. Olaris is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Ombi under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Olaris and Ombi with Docker?
Olaris: yes. Ombi: check the project docs for container support.