Finamp vs Lidarr
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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Finamp
Jellyfin music player with offline downloads
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Lidarr
Music collection manager and download automation tool
| Feature | Finamp | Lidarr |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Dart | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,169 | ★ 5,531 |
| First released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Plexamp, Spotify | Spotify |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Finamp or Lidarr better?
Neither is universally better. Lidarr has the larger community, while Finamp is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Finamp and Lidarr free and open-source?
Yes. Finamp is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Lidarr under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Finamp and Lidarr with Docker?
Finamp: check the project docs for container support. Lidarr: yes.