Olaris

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Country: Netherlands (NL)
Founded: 2019
Developer: Animazing and community contributors
Pricing: Free (open-source)
Open source: Yes
Platforms: Linux, Windows, Android, Web

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Media Servers

Overview

Olaris is an open-source media server for managing, transcoding, and streaming movies and TV shows. It supports a web interface via olaris-react and client apps for various devices, with features like Chromecast support and database options including Postgres and MySQL.¹²³

Key Features

Media Management - Organizes movies and TV shows with manual retagging for mistagged content.
Transcoding - Transcodes media for streaming compatibility across devices.
Chromecast Support - Streams content directly to Chromecast devices.
Database Support - Compatible with Postgres, MySQL, and other external databases.
Web Interface - Primary interface provided by olaris-react project.
Client Apps - Dedicated apps for Android and Windows.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Community	Free	Full open-source access to server and clients.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs as a server on Linux and Windows; client apps available for Windows via Microsoft Store and Android. Requires an Olaris server for client functionality. No specific minimum requirements detailed in sources.⁴⁵

Integrations & Ecosystem

Chromecast
Postgres
MySQL
External databases

Alternatives

App	Difference
Jellyfin	More established with broader plugin ecosystem and multi-user support.
Plex	Proprietary with more polished apps but requires server account.
Emby	Similar transcoding features with commercial licensing options.

Reputation

Olaris is viewed as a community-driven open-source alternative for self-hosted media serving, praised for transcoding and multi-platform clients.¹² Development appears ongoing with recent features like Chromecast and database support.³ Limited visibility compared to mainstream options like Plex or Jellyfin, with activity centered on GitLab.²

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