# cap vs Stremio

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

| | cap | Stremio |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Video | #3 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 24 018 ✓ | 14 929 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 338 ✓ | +975 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | cap-v0.6.2 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Rust | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

cap scores 79/100 against 76/100 for Stremio, so it is the safer default.

cap ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Stremio.

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

## Details

- [cap](https://selfhost.directory/project/cap) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/cap.md)
- [Stremio](https://selfhost.directory/project/stremio) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/stremio.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/cap-vs-stremio