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qBittorrent vs Tunarr

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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QB qBittorrent Bittorrent client that aims to be a good alternative to all other VS TU Tunarr Create live TV channels from your Plex and Jellyfin libraries
FeatureqBittorrentTunarr
CategoryMedia ServersMedia Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0-or-laterZlib
LanguageC++TypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM50 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 39,327★ 2,512
First released20232024
ReplacesµTorrentCable TV

Why pick each one

Choose qBittorrent if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Mature project with 39.3k GitHub stars
  • Written in C++
qBittorrent details

Choose Tunarr if…

  • Great for a retro TV feel
  • Integrates with existing libraries
Tunarr details

Frequently asked questions

Is qBittorrent or Tunarr better?

qBittorrent is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Tunarr if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are qBittorrent and Tunarr free and open-source?

Yes. qBittorrent is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later and Tunarr under Zlib. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run qBittorrent and Tunarr with Docker?

qBittorrent: check the project docs for container support. Tunarr: yes.

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