Lyrion Music Server vs Snapweb
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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Lyrion Music Server
Open-source music server for Squeezebox and software players
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Snapweb
Web client and player for the Snapcast multi-room audio system
| Feature | Lyrion Music Server | Snapweb |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Perl | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,750 | ★ 145 |
| First released | 2002 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Sonos, Spotify | Sonos |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Lyrion Music Server or Snapweb better?
Neither is universally better. Lyrion Music Server has the larger community, while Snapweb is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Lyrion Music Server and Snapweb free and open-source?
Yes. Lyrion Music Server is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Snapweb under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Lyrion Music Server and Snapweb with Docker?
Lyrion Music Server: yes. Snapweb: check the project docs for container support.