Rygel vs Stremio Web
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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Rygel
GNOME UPnP/DLNA media sharing server
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Stremio Web
Self-hostable web frontend for the Stremio media center
| Feature | Rygel | Stremio Web |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | LGPL-2.1 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Vala | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 200 | ★ 12,635 |
| First released | 2008 | 2017 |
| 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
Choose Stremio Web if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 12.6k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Rygel or Stremio Web better?
Neither is universally better. Stremio Web has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Rygel and Stremio Web free and open-source?
Yes. Rygel is licensed under LGPL-2.1 and Stremio Web under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Rygel and Stremio Web with Docker?
Rygel: check the project docs for container support. Stremio Web: yes.