# hls-restream-proxy vs Stremio

> Two self-hosted [Media Streaming projects](https://selfhost.directory/media-streaming), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | hls-restream-proxy | Stremio |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 76/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #42 of 54 in Media Streaming | #3 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 255 | 14 928 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +974 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Stremio scores 76/100 against 46/100 for hls-restream-proxy, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Stremio is easier to run; hls-restream-proxy needs more configuration.

Stremio is growing faster right now (+974 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/hls-restream-proxy-vs-stremio