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Seedr vs RapidBay: catalog facts
SeedrRapidBay
Freemium

Free account available; paid plans add storage, speed and streaming features.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Web, Browser extension Web, Self-hosted
  • Nothing to install; works in the browser
  • Built-in player and casting to a TV
  • Search, download and playback in one web interface
  • Automatic conversion and subtitle download
  • Files are stored on a third-party service
  • More storage and speed require a paid plan
  • Needs a separate Jackett or Prowlarr indexer for search
  • Videos must download and convert before playback
Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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