Stremio Web vs Tube Archivist
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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Tube Archivist
Self-hosted YouTube media server with metadata and search
| Feature | Stremio Web | Tube Archivist |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,635 | ★ 8,342 |
| First released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Plex | YouTube |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Stremio Web or Tube Archivist 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 Stremio Web and Tube Archivist free and open-source?
Yes. Stremio Web is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Tube Archivist under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Stremio Web and Tube Archivist with Docker?
Stremio Web: yes. Tube Archivist: yes.