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Olaris 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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OL Olaris Media manager and transcoding server for personal libraries VS ST Stash Self-hosted media organizer and server
FeatureOlarisStash
CategoryMedia ServersMedia Servers
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 300★ 12,802
First released20192019
ReplacesPlexPlex

Why pick each one

Choose Olaris if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Go
Olaris details

Choose Stash if…

  • Powerful organization
  • Extensible via plugins
  • Easy to deploy
Stash details

Frequently asked questions

Is Olaris or Stash better?

Stash 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 Stash free and open-source?

Yes. Olaris is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Stash under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Olaris and Stash with Docker?

Olaris: yes. Stash: yes.

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