Ombi vs Streama
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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Streama
Self-hosted streaming media server with a clean web interface
| Feature | Ombi | Streama |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | C# | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,107 | ★ 9,821 |
| First released | 2023 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Netflix, Plex | Netflix, 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#
Choose Streama if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 9.8k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Ombi or Streama better?
Neither is universally better. Streama has the larger community, while Ombi is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ombi and Streama free and open-source?
Yes. Ombi is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Streama under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ombi and Streama with Docker?
Ombi: check the project docs for container support. Streama: yes.