Finamp 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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Finamp
Jellyfin music player with offline downloads
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Lyrion Music Server
Open-source music server for Squeezebox and software players
| Feature | Finamp | Lyrion Music Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Dart | Perl |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,169 | ★ 1,750 |
| First released | 2021 | 2002 |
| Replaces | Plexamp, Spotify | Sonos, Spotify |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Finamp or Lyrion Music Server better?
Finamp is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Lyrion Music Server if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Finamp and Lyrion Music Server free and open-source?
Yes. Finamp is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Lyrion Music Server under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Finamp and Lyrion Music Server with Docker?
Finamp: check the project docs for container support. Lyrion Music Server: yes.