MediaMonkey 5 for Debian / Linux

[BenRad]

As a 15+ year MMW user I would happily welcome a Linux build
I'd pay for another license

[sailortitan]

Coming up on being forced to 11 and I don't want all the crap on it, seriously considering a Linux switch.

I would pay full price for a lifetime license.

[Wisco]

I too would welcome a Linux build. I do have a lifetime license on Windows, but I am wanting to get away from Windows and all of the bloatware, spying, and forced marketing and you own nothing pay a subscription forever BS. For that reason alone, I would gladly pay again for a new lifetime license on Linux

[original_MPG]

Gold Member here, using Ubuntu/KDE. I moved from Windows last year after MS's AI nonsense drew a line for me. MM is one of 3 Windows software applications I had to accommodate for.

Linux simply does not have a media player that is versatile enough for my needs.

Having a WINE installation, you can execute the windows installer with wine. It works best if you select "portable" and then make sure you place it in a virtual machine subdirectory of your home directory. MAD Plugins also work fine. The Media Server works well, it's actually pretty good. There are a few interesting quirks here and there, but nothing that renders the software unusable.

I would welcome a MediaMonkey linux release with open arms, and would be happy to volunteer to do beta testing. I use Media Server, Dynamic Playlists, sync with android MM, and UPnP server sources. I extensively tag my music collection, so I will be able to report back if I experience issues.

[peter.textartelier]

If there's one thing Linux misses, it's MediaMonkey. I hope a new version comes out soon.

[PurpleLurple]

My dudes... I saw this post and created an account just to say: LINUX VERSION WEN??

I'm done with windows.

[Bakoes]

From what I understand now... (not tried yet)
[Eventually I will try it, but that could take a while...
If there's anyone who tried it, please let us know ♥.
Maybe the MM team could try it, and make it more compatible with Wine/Bottles...]

it should already work on Linux with ► "Wine" or even better with ► "Bottles" .
(Bottles is somehow a part of Wine, but it creates an isolated Wine version,
for every app that you install,
so it will be more stable even after a Wine update)
▬ And this isn't a Virtual Machine.

Then you could try installing ► "WinBoat".
Or a Windows Virtual Machine.


☻AI Overview:
Running Windows apps on Linux involves a trade-off between performance (Wine/Bottles) and compatibility (VM/Winboat).
• Wine and Bottles offer high performance and low overhead but may struggle with complex apps.
• Winboat (and similar containerized solutions) uses a hidden VM to provide near-perfect compatibility, while
• Windows Virtual Machine (VM) is the most reliable, secure option for complex software, though resource-heavy.

☻Comparison Breakdown:
◘ Wine (Compatibility Layer):
Best for: Gaming (via Proton/Lutris), lightweight utilities, and older apps.
Pros: High performance, no overhead of a full OS, directly accesses hardware.
Cons: Low compatibility for complex/modern apps; can be difficult to configure.
◘ Bottles (User-Friendly Wine):
Best for: Beginners wanting to manage Wine without using the command line.
Pros: Manages dependencies (WineTricks) automatically, isolates apps in "bottles".
Cons: Still limited by Wine's underlying compatibility.
◘ Winboat (Containerized Windows):
Best for: Running stubborn apps that fail in Wine while still having them look "native" on the desktop.
Pros: Runs a full Windows environment (in Docker/KVM) for high compatibility, but streams apps to the Linux desktop.
Cons: Requires 4GB-8GB+ RAM, higher overhead than Wine.
◘ Windows Virtual Machine (VM - VirtualBox/VMware):
Best for: Full-featured Microsoft Office, specialized software, or when maximum stability is required.
Pros: 100% compatibility, total isolation (secure).
Cons: Highest resource usage (RAM/CPU/Disk), slow startup.

☻Summary Recommendation:
Try Bottles/Wine first for games and simple tools.
Use Winboat for complex software (e.g., Office) when Wine fails.
Use a Virtual Machine for maximum reliability if you have strong hardware.

[Christopher.]

I'm also thinking i will at least try Linux, as and when i get a new desktop, so i'm likely to be in the market for a MM Linux version.

[Peke]

Hi,
Delphi Linux compiler is not yet producing current MM grade of quality we all used to.

After MAC version gets out then MM source code will generally be more tested in multi enviroment than before an dwe are all closer to MM on Linux as a possibility.

[Denton]

Just wanted to let you all know that it appears that Wine appears to have reached the point where MediaMonkey on Linux just works (about 98%).

I've been trying off and on for years to get it installed and working and have not had a lot of success. Yesterday I thought I'd give it another go as Wine had updated three or four times since my last attempt and it just works. There was some flakiness with the GUI, but turning off hardware acceleration fixed that. What made me the most happy is the sync server (which had never worked right in the past) gave me zero problems.

I am only seeing a couple of issues at this point. Some input fields, such as when filtering or creating a smart playlist, are so small you can't read them. On a drop-down you cannot read what is selected, but clicking on the (very tiny) field will display the options normally. The second is, the software crashes when it encounters specific tracks, either playing or auto-tagging. I'm guessing that something in the tag is throwing it off, but I haven't been able to identify what it is.

On the whole, I am incredibly happy that I am able to finally able to switch back (fingers crossed) to MediaMonkey.

If it helps anyone I am running Manjaro with Wine 11.1. Hopefully the rest of you see the same sort of results.

[SeigneurAo]

Long time gold subscriber here, future Linux user (I'm not switching to Win11 ever). I have installed Clementine as a tentative replacement, but it doesn't come any close to the level of functionality MM offers, not by a mile, and the other audio managers I've tried are even worse.
Please, if you could make this happen before Win10 ends its extended support, it would save a lot of people a lot of pain.

[Peke]

I am only seeing a couple of issues at this point. Some input fields, such as when filtering or creating a smart playlist, are so small you can't read them. On a drop-down you cannot read what is selected, but clicking on the (very tiny) field will display the options normally.

Can you make screenshot and attach to your reply heer?

The second is, the software crashes when it encounters specific tracks, either playing or auto-tagging. I'm guessing that something in the tag is throwing it off, but I haven't been able to identify what it is.

If you identify such tracks please supply us with download Link in support ticket.

Please, if you could make this happen before Win10 ends its extended support, it would save a lot of people a lot of pain.

Delphi Linux compiler and some libraries are not is not yet fully stable on Linux, but they are getting close, but I doubt it will be till Win10 extended support ends. Also I really wonder why updates do not work on normal version, but still work when you pay for extended support and no system files have been changed.

Long time gold subscriber here, future Linux user (I'm not switching to Win11 ever). I have installed Clementine as a tentative replacement, but it doesn't come any close to the level of functionality MM offers, not by a mile, and the other audio managers I've tried are even worse.

If you ahve issues with playback try switching Output plugin to WAVE OUT and see if that fixes your problem.

[Denton]

I am only seeing a couple of issues at this point. Some input fields, such as when filtering or creating a smart playlist, are so small you can't read them. On a drop-down you cannot read what is selected, but clicking on the (very tiny) field will display the options normally.

Can you make screenshot and attach to your reply heer?

I apparently don't have permissions to post images or links, so here is the URL to the screen shot.

Https://postimg.cc/qh8C5bNs