Reiverr 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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FeatureReiverrStash
CategoryMedia ServersMedia Servers
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 2,335★ 12,802
First released20232019
ReplacesPlexPlex

Why pick each one

Choose Reiverr if…

  • Single pane for media
  • Clean modern UI
Reiverr details

Choose Stash if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Reiverr or Stash better?

Stash 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 Reiverr and Stash free and open-source?

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

Can I run Reiverr and Stash with Docker?

Reiverr: yes. Stash: yes.

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