Lyrion Music Server

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted audio streaming server for personal music libraries

Overview

Lyrion Music Server is an open-source, self-hosted solution for organizing and streaming your personal music collection across devices. It supports popular formats like FLAC, MP3, WAV, and OGG, auto-fetches metadata (album art, lyrics, artist info), and offers a clean web interface for browsing. Deploy via Docker for one-click setup, or install manually on Linux, macOS, or Windows. Features include playlist creation, user management, DLNA/UPnP casting, and offline playback support for web clients.

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:
  lyrion_music_server:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: lyrion-music-server
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Auto-fetch metadata (album art, lyrics) for music libraries
Stream to web browsers, DLNA/UPnP devices, and mobile web clients
Docker deployment for simplified setup

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Lyrion Music Server hard to install?

No—Docker deployment is straightforward with a single command, making setup quick for most users. Manual installation requires basic server knowledge (e.g., installing dependencies like Node.js) but is well-documented.

? Is it a good alternative to Spotify Premium?

It’s an excellent alternative if you want to stream your own music collection with full privacy. Unlike Spotify, it doesn’t offer licensed curated content, but it gives you complete control over your audio files without ads or subscription costs.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Lyrion Music Server is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and distribute without any hidden fees or restrictions.

Top Alternatives

Spotify Premium Search Google

Apple Music Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Media Streaming - Audio Streaming

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full control over personal music files and privacy
⊕ Supports high-quality audio formats like FLAC
⊕ Free and open-source with no subscription fees

Cons

⊖ No native mobile app (relies on web interface for mobile access)
⊖ Requires a server or local machine to host the service
⊖ Lacks curated music discovery features (focused on personal libraries)