Threadfin vs Tunarr
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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Threadfin
M3U proxy that emulates an HDHomeRun tuner for IPTV
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Tunarr
Create live TV channels from your Plex and Jellyfin libraries
| Feature | Threadfin | Tunarr |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | MIT | Zlib |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,681 | ★ 2,512 |
| First released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Cable TV | Cable TV |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Threadfin or Tunarr better?
Neither is universally better. Tunarr has the larger community, while Threadfin is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Threadfin and Tunarr free and open-source?
Yes. Threadfin is licensed under MIT and Tunarr under Zlib. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Threadfin and Tunarr with Docker?
Threadfin: yes. Tunarr: yes.