Lyrion Music Server vs Swing Music
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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Swing Music
Self-hosted music player with a modern interface
| Feature | Lyrion Music Server | Swing Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Perl | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,750 | ★ 2,035 |
| First released | 2002 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Sonos, Spotify | Spotify, Apple Music |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Lyrion Music Server or Swing Music better?
Swing Music 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 Lyrion Music Server and Swing Music free and open-source?
Yes. Lyrion Music Server is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Swing Music under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Lyrion Music Server and Swing Music with Docker?
Lyrion Music Server: yes. Swing Music: yes.