Amperfy vs Lyrion Music Server
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted media servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Amperfy
iOS music streaming client for Ampache and Subsonic
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Lyrion Music Server
Open-source music server for Squeezebox and software players
| Feature | Amperfy | Lyrion Music Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | Perl |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,678 | ★ 1,750 |
| First released | 2021 | 2002 |
| Replaces | Spotify, Apple Music | Sonos, Spotify |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Amperfy or Lyrion Music Server better?
Neither is universally better. Lyrion Music Server has the larger community, while Amperfy is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Amperfy and Lyrion Music Server free and open-source?
Yes. Amperfy is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Lyrion Music Server under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Amperfy and Lyrion Music Server with Docker?
Amperfy: check the project docs for container support. Lyrion Music Server: yes.