Ombi vs Reiverr
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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Ombi
Media request tool on Plex/Emby/Jellyfin
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Reiverr
Unified interface for Jellyfin, Radarr, and Sonarr
| Feature | Ombi | Reiverr |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | C# | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,107 | ★ 2,335 |
| First released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Netflix, Plex | Plex |
Why pick each one
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 Ombi or Reiverr better?
Ombi is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Reiverr if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Ombi and Reiverr free and open-source?
Yes. Ombi is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Reiverr under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ombi and Reiverr with Docker?
Ombi: check the project docs for container support. Reiverr: yes.