Rapidbay

Self-Hosted

Self-hosted torrent search and instant video streaming platform

Overview

Rapidbay is an open-source, self-hosted solution that combines Pirate Bay-powered torrent search with WebTorrent for instant browser streaming. It lets users find video content, stream without downloading full files, and integrate subtitles. Deployment is straightforward via Docker, making it accessible to users with basic server skills. It includes search filters (seeders, categories) and a clean UI, ideal for those seeking privacy and control over their media experience.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  rapidbay:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: rapidbay
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Instant browser streaming via WebTorrent
Pirate Bay API integration for filtered searches
Docker deployment & subtitle support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Rapidbay hard to install?

Rapidbay is easy to install using Docker. You only need a few commands to pull the image and start the container—no complex manual setup is required, even for users with basic server knowledge.

? Is Rapidbay a good alternative to proprietary tools like Popcorn Time?

Yes—Rapidbay offers similar torrent streaming capabilities but as a self-hosted option, giving you full control over your data and avoiding third-party tracking. Unlike some proprietary tools, it has no ads or subscription fees.

? Is Rapidbay completely free to use?

Yes—Rapidbay is open-source (MIT license) and free to use. However, you’ll need to cover server/VPS hosting costs and bandwidth expenses associated with streaming content.

Top Alternatives

Popcorn Time (proprietary variants) Search Google

Stremio (freemium proprietary platform) Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Media Streaming - Video Streaming

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused self-hosted solution
⊕ No subscription fees or hidden costs

Cons

⊖ Requires server/VPS hosting
⊖ Dependence on Pirate Bay API (potential reliability issues)