# stremio-docker vs tidb

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

| | stremio-docker | tidb |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #33 of 54 in Media Streaming | #4 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 526 | 40 685 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +104 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.3.14 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | v8.5.8 · 27 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

tidb scores 80/100 against 52/100 for stremio-docker, so it is the safer default.

stremio-docker ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for tidb.

If you want the quickest setup, stremio-docker is easier to run; tidb needs more configuration.

tidb is growing faster right now (+104 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [stremio-docker](https://selfhost.directory/project/stremio-docker) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/stremio-docker.md)
- [tidb](https://selfhost.directory/project/tidb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tidb.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/stremio-docker-vs-tidb