Ombi vs tinyMediaManager
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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tinyMediaManager
Metadata manager and organizer for movie and TV libraries
| Feature | Ombi | tinyMediaManager |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | C# | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,107 | ★ 8 |
| First released | 2023 | 2012 |
| 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#
Choose tinyMediaManager if…
- Excellent organization tools
- Headless mode available
Frequently asked questions
Is Ombi or tinyMediaManager better?
Neither is universally better. Ombi has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Ombi and tinyMediaManager free and open-source?
Yes. Ombi is licensed under GPL-2.0 and tinyMediaManager under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ombi and tinyMediaManager with Docker?
Ombi: check the project docs for container support. tinyMediaManager: yes.