Lidarr vs mStream
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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Lidarr
Music collection manager and download automation tool
VS
mStream
Personal music streaming server with mobile apps
| Feature | Lidarr | mStream |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C# | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,531 | ★ 2,366 |
| First released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Spotify | Spotify |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Lidarr or mStream better?
Neither is universally better. Lidarr has the larger community, while mStream is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Lidarr and mStream free and open-source?
Yes. Lidarr is licensed under GPL-3.0 and mStream under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Lidarr and mStream with Docker?
Lidarr: yes. mStream: yes.