Gonic vs tinyMediaManager
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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tinyMediaManager
Metadata manager and organizer for movie and TV libraries
| Feature | Gonic | tinyMediaManager |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,496 | ★ 8 |
| First released | 2019 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Spotify, Plex | Plex |
Why pick each one
Choose tinyMediaManager if…
- Excellent organization tools
- Headless mode available
Frequently asked questions
Is Gonic or tinyMediaManager better?
Neither is universally better. Gonic has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Gonic and tinyMediaManager free and open-source?
Yes. Gonic is licensed under GPL-3.0 and tinyMediaManager under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gonic and tinyMediaManager with Docker?
Gonic: yes. tinyMediaManager: yes.