Feishin alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Feishin: requires a Navidrome, Jellyfin or Subsonic server, and no official mobile apps. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Feishin, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Symfonium currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Symfonium	Paid	No	Android	3 of 3	66.5
2	Plexamp	Free plan + paid	No	iOS, Android, Windows +2	3 of 3	62.6
3	Strawberry	Open source	Yes	Linux, Windows, macOS	4 of 4	59.6
4	Tauon	Open source	Yes	Linux, Windows, macOS	3 of 3	57.2

1. SymfoniumTop pick
Best for: Self-hosters who want one polished Android player for Plex, Jellyfin, Navidrome and more
PaidAndroid
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Feishin
Polished Android player for the same kinds of servers.
Pros
Connects to many server types and cloud drives
One-time purchase, no ads or subscription
Hi-res, DSD and USB DAC support
Cons
Android only
Needs your own library or server
Single-developer project
Visit Symfonium Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Symfonium a good Feishin alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Pricing
Free trial, one-time purchase
Checked Oct 25, 2026symfonium.app(opens source in a new tab)
Server support
Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi, Subsonic, Navidrome
Checked Oct 25, 2026symfonium.app(opens source in a new tab)
Casting
Sonos, Chromecast, DLNA
Checked Oct 25, 2026symfonium.app(opens source in a new tab)
2. Plexamp
Best for: Music collectors who host their library on Plex and want a polished player everywhere
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Feishin
Official Plex player with smart mixes, if you use Plex.
Pros
Streams your own library anywhere
Smart sonic mixes and radio from your collection
Gapless, loudness levelling and hi-res support
Cons
Requires running a Plex Media Server
Best features need Plex Pass
Only plays music you own or host
Visit Plexamp Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Plexamp a good Feishin alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Price
Free app
Checked Oct 25, 2026plex.tv(opens source in a new tab)
Plex Pass features
Mix builders, Sonic Sage, downloads
Checked Oct 25, 2026plex.tv(opens source in a new tab)
Designed for
Audiophiles
Checked Oct 25, 2026plex.tv(opens source in a new tab)
3. Strawberry
Best for: Linux users and collectors who want a capable open-source library manager
Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Feishin
Desktop player for local files that can also stream from Subsonic servers.
Pros
Free and open source under the GPL
Bit-perfect playback options on Linux
Streams from Subsonic-compatible servers
Cons
Traditional, dated-looking interface
No audio CD or device support on Windows
Some prebuilt installers are reserved for sponsors
Visit Strawberry Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Strawberry a good Feishin alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
License
GPL-3.0
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Origin
Fork of Clementine
Checked Oct 25, 2026strawberrymusicplayer.org(opens source in a new tab)
Server streaming
Subsonic-compatible
Checked Oct 25, 2026strawberrymusicplayer.org(opens source in a new tab)
Scrobbling
Last.fm and ListenBrainz
Checked Oct 25, 2026strawberrymusicplayer.org(opens source in a new tab)
4. Tauon
Best for: Desktop users with local music collections who want a free, private and modern player
Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Feishin
Open-source desktop player with Jellyfin and Subsonic support.
Pros
Free and open source with no ads or tracking
Gallery view and fast browsing of large libraries
Wide format support including DSD and CUE
Cons
Unconventional interface takes adjustment
Best supported on Linux
Volunteer project with uneven documentation
Visit Tauon Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Tauon a good Feishin alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
License
GPL-3.0
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Linux, Windows, macOS
Checked Oct 25, 2026tauonmusicbox.rocks(opens source in a new tab)
Privacy
No ads, no tracking, no account
Checked Oct 25, 2026tauonmusicbox.rocks(opens source in a new tab)

The best Feishin alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Feishin alternative for most people

Symfonium

Polished Android player for the same kinds of servers.

Best Feishin alternative for a free option

Strawberry

Desktop player for local files that can also stream from Subsonic servers.