Gonic vs Kyoo
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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Gonic
Lightweight Subsonic-compatible music streaming server
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Kyoo
Open-source media browser for movies and TV shows
| Feature | Gonic | Kyoo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,496 | ★ 2,489 |
| First released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Spotify, Plex | Plex, Netflix |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Gonic or Kyoo better?
Gonic is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Kyoo if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Gonic and Kyoo free and open-source?
Yes. Gonic is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Kyoo under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gonic and Kyoo with Docker?
Gonic: yes. Kyoo: yes.