Gonic 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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Gonic
Lightweight Subsonic-compatible music streaming server
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Lyrion Music Server
Open-source music server for Squeezebox and software players
| Feature | Gonic | Lyrion Music Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Perl |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,496 | ★ 1,750 |
| First released | 2019 | 2002 |
| Replaces | Spotify, Plex | Sonos, Spotify |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Gonic or Lyrion Music Server better?
Gonic 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 Gonic and Lyrion Music Server free and open-source?
Yes. Gonic 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 Gonic and Lyrion Music Server with Docker?
Gonic: yes. Lyrion Music Server: yes.