# AIOStreams vs Dispatcharr

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | AIOStreams | Dispatcharr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 54 in Media Streaming | #7 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 3 044 | 4 420 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +320 ✓ | +305 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 56 ✓ | 20 |
| Latest release | v2.37.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v0.33.0 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

AIOStreams and Dispatcharr score the same (72/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

AIOStreams ships more often: 56 stable releases in the past year, against 20 for Dispatcharr.

If you want the quickest setup, AIOStreams is easier to run; Dispatcharr needs more configuration.

## Details

- [AIOStreams](https://selfhost.directory/project/aiostreams) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/aiostreams.md)
- [Dispatcharr](https://selfhost.directory/project/dispatcharr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dispatcharr.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/aiostreams-vs-dispatcharr