Stremio Web vs Stremio 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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Stremio Server
Self-hostable streaming server backend for Stremio clients
| Feature | Stremio Web | Stremio Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,635 | ★ 317 |
| First released | 2017 | 2017 |
| 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Stremio Web or Stremio Server 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 Stremio Server free and open-source?
Yes. Stremio Web is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Stremio Server under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Stremio Web and Stremio Server with Docker?
Stremio Web: yes. Stremio Server: yes.