Ryot vs WatchYourLAN Note - CineMatic Watcharr
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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Ryot
Self-hosted tracker for movies, shows, books, games, and more
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WatchYourLAN Note - CineMatic Watcharr
Self-hosted watch-list and media tracking server
| Feature | Ryot | WatchYourLAN Note - CineMatic Watcharr |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,518 | ★ 1,458 |
| First released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Trakt, Goodreads | Trakt, Letterboxd |
Why pick each one
Choose WatchYourLAN Note - CineMatic Watcharr if…
- Clean modern UI
- Tracks many media types
Frequently asked questions
Is Ryot or WatchYourLAN Note - CineMatic Watcharr better?
Neither is universally better. Ryot has the larger community, while WatchYourLAN Note - CineMatic Watcharr is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ryot and WatchYourLAN Note - CineMatic Watcharr free and open-source?
Yes. Ryot is licensed under GPL-3.0 and WatchYourLAN Note - CineMatic Watcharr under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ryot and WatchYourLAN Note - CineMatic Watcharr with Docker?
Ryot: yes. WatchYourLAN Note - CineMatic Watcharr: yes.