Stremio Web 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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Stremio Web
Self-hostable web frontend for the Stremio media center
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tinyMediaManager
Metadata manager and organizer for movie and TV libraries
| Feature | Stremio Web | tinyMediaManager |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,635 | ★ 8 |
| First released | 2017 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Plex | Plex |
Why pick each one
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
Choose tinyMediaManager if…
- Excellent organization tools
- Headless mode available
Frequently asked questions
Is Stremio Web or tinyMediaManager better?
Neither is universally better. Stremio Web 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 Stremio Web and tinyMediaManager free and open-source?
Yes. Stremio Web is licensed under GPL-2.0 and tinyMediaManager under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Stremio Web and tinyMediaManager with Docker?
Stremio Web: yes. tinyMediaManager: yes.