tinyMediaManager 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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tinyMediaManager
Metadata manager and organizer for movie and TV libraries
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Stremio Server
Self-hostable streaming server backend for Stremio clients
| Feature | tinyMediaManager | Stremio Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Java | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, binary | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8 | ★ 317 |
| First released | 2012 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Plex | Plex |
Why pick each one
Choose tinyMediaManager if…
- Excellent organization tools
- Headless mode available
Frequently asked questions
Is tinyMediaManager or Stremio Server better?
Neither is universally better. Stremio Server 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 tinyMediaManager and Stremio Server free and open-source?
Yes. tinyMediaManager is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Stremio Server under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run tinyMediaManager and Stremio Server with Docker?
tinyMediaManager: yes. Stremio Server: yes.