Kyoo vs MiniDLNA
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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Kyoo
Open-source media browser for movies and TV shows
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MiniDLNA
Lightweight DLNA/UPnP media server daemon
| Feature | Kyoo | MiniDLNA |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,489 | ★ 200 |
| First released | 2020 | 2008 |
| Replaces | Plex, Netflix | Plex |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Kyoo or MiniDLNA better?
Neither is universally better. Kyoo has the larger community, while MiniDLNA is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Kyoo and MiniDLNA free and open-source?
Yes. Kyoo is licensed under GPL-3.0 and MiniDLNA under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kyoo and MiniDLNA with Docker?
Kyoo: yes. MiniDLNA: yes.