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RapidBay vs TorrServer: catalog facts
RapidBayTorrServer
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Free

Free and open source.

Web, Self-hosted Self-hosted
  • Search, download and playback in one web interface
  • Automatic conversion and subtitle download
  • Streams torrent media over plain HTTP to any player
  • Docker image and Nix flake for deployment
  • Needs a separate Jackett or Prowlarr indexer for search
  • Videos must download and convert before playback
  • Needs a machine to host the server
  • Documentation is aimed at users comfortable with self-hosting
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: MIT License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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