RompR vs Mopidy-Iris
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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RompR
Web-based control interface for MPD and Mopidy
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Mopidy-Iris
Modern web interface for the Mopidy music server
| Feature | RompR | Mopidy-Iris |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 211 | ★ 1,236 |
| First released | 2012 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Sonos app | Sonos app |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is RompR or Mopidy-Iris better?
Neither is universally better. Mopidy-Iris has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are RompR and Mopidy-Iris free and open-source?
Yes. RompR is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Mopidy-Iris under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run RompR and Mopidy-Iris with Docker?
RompR: yes. Mopidy-Iris: check the project docs for container support.