Free server · own media required
Stream movies, TV shows and music from your own media library.
Free software · bring your own media
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Stream movies, TV shows and music from your own media library.
Free software · bring your own media
NavidromeProduct logo · See the interface on the official websiteStream your own music collection from a server to your browser or music app.
Free software · bring your own media
Play your own movies, TV shows and music in a free media-center app.
Free software · bring your own media
AudiobookshelfProduct logo · See the interface on the official websiteAn audiobook and podcast library on your own server.
The open-source server and web client are free to self-host. Supply your own audiobook files and podcast feeds; storage, a server and network access can cost extra. Audiobookshelf does not include Audible, Spotify or Netflix subscription catalogs. The official mobile apps are in beta, and the iOS beta is currently full; the browser client remains available.
MopidyProduct logo · See the interface on the official websiteAn extensible music server for a computer or Raspberry Pi.
The Apache-licensed core is free and plays local audio files and internet radio. It runs on a computer with audio output and uses a web client or an optional MPD extension for control; hardware, storage and third-party client costs are separate. It includes no Spotify, Audible or Netflix subscription catalog. Service extensions have separate requirements: Mopidy-Spotify requires Spotify Premium and its current README warns that third-party access-token streaming has been disabled, so do not rely on it as free or guaranteed Spotify playback.
FinampProduct logo · See the interface on the official websiteStream or download music from your own Jellyfin server on a phone or computer.
Free music client · your own Jellyfin library required
gonicProduct logo · See the interface on the official websiteA small self-hosted server for your own music collection.
The GPL music server is free to self-host and includes an administration interface. Listening requires a compatible Subsonic client; some clients are paid, so choose a free client for a no-cost software setup. Hardware, storage and network costs are separate. Its music and podcasts come from your own files and feeds, not a Spotify, Audible or Netflix subscription catalog. Optional transcoding needs FFmpeg.
Swing MusicProduct logo · See the interface on the official websiteStream your own music files through a self-hosted library with a browser player.
Free music server · your own authorized files
PinePodsProduct logo · See the interface on the official websiteRun your own podcast library with feed subscriptions, downloads and listening progress.
Free podcast manager · server and database required
PodFetchProduct logo · See the interface on the official websiteStore public podcast feeds on your own server, listen in a browser and search transcripts.
Free podcast server · optional transcription costs
