Rygel vs Stash
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted media servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Rygel | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | LGPL-2.1 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Vala | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 200 | ★ 12,802 |
| First released | 2008 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Plex | Plex |
Why pick each one
Choose Rygel if…
- Released under the LGPL-2.1 license
- Written in Vala
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Rygel or Stash better?
Stash is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Rygel if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Rygel and Stash free and open-source?
Yes. Rygel is licensed under LGPL-2.1 and Stash under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Rygel and Stash with Docker?
Rygel: check the project docs for container support. Stash: yes.