Lidarr

Self-Hosted

Open-source music collection manager for Usenet and BitTorrent users

Overview

Lidarr is an open-source music management tool for Usenet/BitTorrent users. It automates searching, downloading, and organizing albums/artists, keeping your library updated with desired quality levels. Features include MusicBrainz metadata tagging, quality filtering (FLAC, MP3), automatic renaming, and integration with Plex/Emby and download clients like qBittorrent. Deployable via Docker (recommended), pre-built packages (Linux/Windows/macOS), or bare-metal setups.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  lidarr:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: lidarr
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Automated music discovery & downloading (Usenet/BitTorrent support)
Metadata tagging & library organization (MusicBrainz integration)
Quality control & format filtering for audio files
Integration with media servers and download clients

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Lidarr hard to install?

Lidarr is easy to install via Docker (recommended) or pre-built packages for major OSes. Bare-metal setups need basic port/dependency config, but docs simplify the process.

? Is Lidarr a good alternative to MediaMonkey?

Yes—Lidarr excels at automated downloading/organizing (missing in many proprietary tools). It’s free, open-source, and integrates with Usenet/BitTorrent for full library control.

? Is Lidarr completely free?

Absolutely! Lidarr is GPLv3 licensed—100% free to use, self-host, and modify with no hidden costs or premium features.

Top Alternatives

JRiver Media Center (Proprietary) Search Google

MediaMonkey (Proprietary) Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Media Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (full control over your library)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Seamless integration with popular media tools
⊕ Active open-source development

Cons

⊖ Requires server setup & maintenance
⊖ Initial config needs basic technical knowledge
⊖ Depends on external indexers/download clients