Ryot vs Yamtrack
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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Yamtrack
Media tracker for movies, TV shows, anime, manga, games, books and
| Feature | Ryot | Yamtrack |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0-or-later |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 200 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,518 | ★ 3,306 |
| First released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Trakt, Goodreads | Goodreads, IMDB, MyAnimeList |
Why pick each one
Choose Yamtrack if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
- Active community (3.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 200 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Ryot or Yamtrack better?
Neither is universally better. Ryot has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Ryot and Yamtrack free and open-source?
Yes. Ryot is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Yamtrack under AGPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ryot and Yamtrack with Docker?
Ryot: yes. Yamtrack: check the project docs for container support.