Hey there,

Unfortunately no, as far as I can see MMS hasn't really been touched in a while. I've personally wanted to get back into it eventually, but I can't speak for the other devs regarding how much interest there is in resuming development on the project.

Peke wrote: ↑Wed Aug 06, 2025 8:41 pm Here you ocan install headless MMS https://mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic ... 90809&sd=d or even try to install on NAS https://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewt ... p?t=101323

I love the idea of MMS running on my NAS, even if my only Linux client is a web browser for a while. Assuming the functionality is similar, I'm flexible on the user experience - I really want to get rid of the Windows VM running just for MM!

However, I'm given pause by the disclaimers about the alpha state, along with no updates in 3.5 years. Is MMS still under active development and working towards a release state?

Hi,

akovia wrote: ↑Wed Aug 06, 2025 5:51 am I've pretty much abandoned MM since it doesn't work on Linux,

Here you ocan install headless MMS https://mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic ... 90809&sd=d or even try to install on NAS https://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewt ... p?t=101323

akovia wrote: ↑Wed Aug 06, 2025 5:51 am or on my Android phone without Google services. I run GrapheneOS precisely to keep Google out of my life.

Amazon Version of MMA do not need Google services and even we do not supply download URL it can be side loaded.

I really wish that many more devices supports de google.

Hi Peke,
Not exactly sure what you were linking to, but I always appreciate you staying connected to this thread.

I've pretty much abandoned MM since it doesn't work on Linux, or on my Android phone without Google services. I run GrapheneOS precisely to keep Google out of my life. I do keep a tablet in my shop that's still running MM, but it doesn't get used that often. I've just become resigned to the fact there are big sacrifices that have to be made when you choose non mainstream platforms, but the upsides outweigh the inconveniences for me. I just make do with decent alternatives. They certainly aren't as polished and capable as MM, but they can get the job done.

I will of course continue to monitor this thread, but it's just felt like this hasn't really moved in years which led to my recent post.

Hi,
It is happening, but slow https://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=31

I just don't see this ever happening for the fact that it's just not a profitable venture. To see this actually happen it would have to be a passion project of one of the devs that have abandoned winblows themselves and want it working for themselves. Otherwise the economics probably don't make sense. Otherwise if Delphi can't get it done even for an impassioned developer, they would have to either fork it to another language just for Linux, or rebuild the entire code base to a more cross compatible language. Neither are sensible for short term profitability, though I believe it could eventually pay off.

I've monitored this thread for years out of a morbid hope to the contrary, but I just don't see it happening. :\

Why waste more time on Apple when there are so many obstacles in the way? Please just finish the Debian port and let Apple catch up when it suits them. Meanwhile I'm more or less locked out of my media collection while it languishes in chains under Micro$oft 10/11.

I'd definitely renew my Gold licence for another $30 or so if it means I get all the MM functionality back.

Hey @flojisan, I totally feel you! I've been in the same boat—switched to Linux for all the right reasons, but really miss some of the smooth Windows-native tools like MM. Tried Wine as well, but it's just not the same. I'd also love to see a native Linux version or even an official statement from the MM devs about future support. Fingers crossed they have something in the works!

Hi all,
I just wanted to also put my hand up for full support of any potential Linux version of MM. I recently converted to Linux Mint, and the only thing I kept Windows on my system for was MediaMonkey. I would also be happy to pay a separate licence for one if it ever happens. I haven't mucked around with Wine or anything like that, as I'm pretty novice when it comes to systems (setting up a dual boot PC was stretching my knowledge, but I got there in the end).
Thanks again to the dev team, either way MM is an incredible program (both MMW & MMA).

Found another: "DeadBeef"
Strange name and even stranger "design mode", in which you build your very own app layout...
It's quite far from intuitive and easy, but once you're done, DeadBeef might turn out to be the exact MediaMonkey alternative you were looking for.

I've looked thru some Linux apps now, and despite I couldn't find a full replacement, the following list might bear a somewhat decent alternative for some at least:
- Fooyin
- Sayonara
- Clementine or Strawberry (pretty much the same)
- gMusicBrowser (abandoned)
- rhythmbox (gMusicBrowser fork)
- Harmonoid (honorable mention)

All the above support search, multi-level filtering and multi-file meta data edit, most still can RIP CDs, download covers, lyrics etc., and convert file types. None of them offer the complete package tho.

Note that you need to install most apps from rpm rather than flatpaks to add network shares to your library!
Also make sure to check out the apps' Plugins menues to see what they're actually capable of.


Fooyin is what I believe comes closest to MM, despite unfortunately lacking ALL online features as well as file conversion, ripping and exporting - anything external basically. It supports community plugins however, so who knows what will be once this one's grown mature. Check it out anyway, it's really amazing.

Strawberry and Clementine are more feature complete and come with several streaming plugins, e.g. Spotify. However, usability seems to be of second thought for the developers.

gMusicBrowser seems feature packed af, but looks n feels stone old and is apparently abandoned as of 2020/2021, too. As I couldn't find any RHEL rpm to import my music collection (from network share; see above) I didn't really test it either. I believe it's still available on Debian/apt tho.

Rhythmbox is an obvious fork of gMusicBrowser but way modernized. However, it's stripped of many features, and if it wasn't for the online features I'd take Fooyin over this one any time.

Harmanoid lacks a ton of features, but look&feel is very similar to MM, thus I deem it worthy an honorable mention here. Anyway, uninstalled.

One of Sayonara's several quite convenient details imo is that you can group subgenres (e.g. 'Rock' containing Goth Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock etc.). Despite its comparatively few features and quite... unique design, Sayonara still might be my overall favorite this far.

Hope this helps anyone.

+1, also no issue buying a new license here

Extremely yes very much this yes.

I've been loving Linux Mint and there's almost nothing I miss from Windows. This is the "almost." The alternatives aren't great, and that's kind of a problem for a media PC. Not only would I be willing to pay for a completely separate license, but I'd even be willing to put up a $1000 bounty to see it done. For the good of all humanity.

Eagerly awaiting any new on this front.

I registered an account just to chime in on this topic. This is a yes please from me.

This very moment I'm in the process of setting up debian on a new pc build. I'm retiring my old pc and windows along with it.

I agree with the sentiments expressed here. I have been a registered user of MediaMonkey for 19+ years!. I have now decided that Windows10 is the last gasp for Microsoft, and i'm busy migrating my main PC over to Linux (EndeavourOS, Arch-based).

MediaMonkey is one of the very few applications I consider important day to day that doesn't have a either a fully fledged Linux port, or a viable Free and Open Source (FOSS) alternative.

I like Ventis' products when they finally get them out of the door, but the pace of development is glacial. I would willingly pay again for a Linux version of MM, but I seriously wonder if I will still be compos-mentis enough to run my own media server by the time MM for linux is finally released.