RompR vs ympd
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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ympd
Standalone web-based MPD client without dependencies
| Feature | RompR | ympd |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 211 | ★ 544 |
| First released | 2012 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Sonos app | Sonos app |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is RompR or ympd better?
Neither is universally better. ympd has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are RompR and ympd free and open-source?
Yes. RompR is licensed under GPL-3.0 and ympd under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run RompR and ympd with Docker?
RompR: yes. ympd: check the project docs for container support.