Funkwhale 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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Funkwhale
Federated music streaming and sharing platform
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Lyrion Music Server
Open-source music server for Squeezebox and software players
| Feature | Funkwhale | Lyrion Music Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Perl |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,700 | ★ 1,750 |
| First released | 2017 | 2002 |
| Replaces | Spotify | Sonos, Spotify |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Funkwhale or Lyrion Music Server better?
Neither is universally better. Funkwhale has the larger community, while Lyrion Music Server is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Funkwhale and Lyrion Music Server free and open-source?
Yes. Funkwhale is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Lyrion Music Server under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Funkwhale and Lyrion Music Server with Docker?
Funkwhale: yes. Lyrion Music Server: yes.