Stremio Web vs Universal Media Server
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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Universal Media Server
DLNA-compliant media server for streaming to TVs and consoles
| Feature | Stremio Web | Universal Media Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-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 | ★ 2,636 |
| First released | 2017 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Plex | Plex, Serviio |
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 Universal Media Server if…
- Works with old TVs and consoles
- Simple setup
Frequently asked questions
Is Stremio Web or Universal Media Server better?
Neither is universally better. Stremio Web has the larger community, while Universal Media Server is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Stremio Web and Universal Media Server free and open-source?
Yes. Stremio Web is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Universal Media Server under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Stremio Web and Universal Media Server with Docker?
Stremio Web: yes. Universal Media Server: yes.