MinimServer

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Country: United Kingdom (GB)
Founded: 2012
Developer: jthink.net (Simon Andrews)
Pricing: Freemium (£28 first year, £10/year after for full license)
Open source: No
Platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS, Synology NAS, Melco NAS

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Overview

MinimServer is a UPnP media server for streaming music libraries over a network. It supports configuration via web browser and uses profiles to manage different setups.¹² Targeted at users with NAS devices and compatible renderers like Naim Audio, WiiM, Zidoo, it emphasizes ease of use in version 2 with starter and full editions.²⁷

Key Features

Profiles - Store and switch between sets of configuration options for different setups.
Web Configuration - Configure server properties and profiles via browser interface on port 9790.
Advanced Browsing Mode - Provides detailed browsing options like letter index for music libraries.
License Management - Supports starter (free) and full paid licenses with installation via web UI.
Music Directory Monitoring - Scans and serves music from specified directories like /var/lib/mpd/music.
UPnP Compatibility - Direct access from devices like Denon, WiiM, Zidoo front panels.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Starter	Free	Basic functionality with limitations.
Full License	£28 first year, £10/year after	Complete features without starter restrictions.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs on Windows (XP+), Synology NAS (all models), Melco N1/N10/N100 series, Linux, and macOS via Java.²⁴ Installation often involves uploading packages via web interfaces on NAS devices; minimum Java runtime required. Limitations include non-intuitive configuration UI requiring profile selection.¹

Integrations & Ecosystem

Naim Audio renderers
WiiM Home app
Zidoo players
Denon CEOL devices
Linn Kazoo
BubbleUPnP

Alternatives

App	Difference
SongKong	Music tagger with similar profile system, integrates with MinimServer for metadata fixes.
Twonky Server	Commercial UPnP server with broader device support but less focus on music-specific profiles.
Serviio	Free DLNA/UPnP server supporting video alongside music, more transcoding options.
Universal Media Server	Open-source UPnP server with extensive transcoding for various media types.

Reputation

MinimServer is regarded as a lightweight, configurable UPnP music server suitable for audiophiles using NAS and high-end renderers.²⁷ Strengths include profile-based setups and direct device compatibility, but users note the web UI lacks intuitiveness, requiring tutorials for changes.¹⁸ Version 2 improves ease of use with tiered licensing.²

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