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Rygel vs MinimServer: catalog facts
Rygel	MinimServer
Free Free and open source under the GNU LGPL 2.1.	Freemium Basic use is free; a paid full license unlocks extra features after a 30-day trial.
Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Integrates with the GNOME desktop Shares audio, video and pictures over UPnP and DLNA	Tag-based browsing for large collections Understands classical music metadata
Linux-focused Fewer library management features than full media servers	Some features require a paid license Closed source
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License: LGPL-2.1	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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