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MinimServerRygel
Freemium

Basic use is free; a paid full license unlocks extra features after a 30-day trial.

 Free

Free and open source under the GNU LGPL 2.1.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted Linux, Self-hosted
  • Tag-based browsing for large collections
  • Understands classical music metadata
  • Integrates with the GNOME desktop
  • Shares audio, video and pictures over UPnP and DLNA
  • Some features require a paid license
  • Closed source
  • Linux-focused
  • Fewer library management features than full media servers
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: LGPL-2.1
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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