Reiverr 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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Reiverr
Unified interface for Jellyfin, Radarr, and Sonarr
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tinyMediaManager
Metadata manager and organizer for movie and TV libraries
| Feature | Reiverr | tinyMediaManager |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,335 | ★ 8 |
| First released | 2023 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Plex | Plex |
Why pick each one
Choose tinyMediaManager if…
- Excellent organization tools
- Headless mode available
Frequently asked questions
Is Reiverr or tinyMediaManager better?
Neither is universally better. Reiverr has the larger community, while tinyMediaManager is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Reiverr and tinyMediaManager free and open-source?
Yes. Reiverr is licensed under MIT and tinyMediaManager under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Reiverr and tinyMediaManager with Docker?
Reiverr: yes. tinyMediaManager: yes.