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Ampache

Veteran open-source web music and video streaming server that speaks many client protocols.

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About Ampache

Ampache is a web-based audio and video streaming server and file manager that has been developed as free software since 2001. You host it yourself, point it at local or remote catalogs, and listen through its web player or any of many compatible clients. Its distinguishing feature is protocol breadth: the same catalog is served over Ampache's own API, a Subsonic and OpenSubsonic backend, a Jellyfin-compatible backend, DAAP for iTunes-style clients and UPnP/DLNA, so apps such as Symfonium, Finamp or DSub all work against one server. It also handles podcasts, internet radio, video, smart playlists and Localplay control of other players. It is licensed under the AGPL v3 and installs via Docker or a PHP release package. There is nothing to buy. The trade-offs are an older-feeling web interface and a PHP plus database setup that is heavier than single-binary servers like Navidrome.

Best for: Self-hosters who want one music server that works with Subsonic, Jellyfin, DAAP and DLNA clients.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Serves Subsonic, Jellyfin, DAAP and UPnP clients at once
  • Handles music, video, podcasts and radio
  • Long-running, actively maintained project

Why people leave

  • Web interface feels dated
  • PHP and database setup is heavier than single-binary servers
  • Configuration has many options to learn

Top Ampache alternatives

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  1. 1Navidrome logo
    Navidrome

    Lighter and faster to set up, with a modern web player.

    66.5
  2. 2gonic logo
    gonic

    A minimal Subsonic server that runs as a single small binary.

    62.6
  3. 3Funkwhale logo
    Funkwhale

    Adds federation and podcast publishing on top of personal music hosting.

    59.6
  4. 4Jellyfin logo
    Jellyfin

    A full media server if video matters as much as music.

    57.2
  5. 5Koel logo
    Koel

    A more modern-looking web music player with optional premium features.

    55.3

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Ampache: common questions

Is Ampache free?

Yes. Ampache is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is Ampache open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at ampache/ampache. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does Ampache run on?

Ampache is available for Self-hosted and Web.

What are the best alternatives to Ampache?

The highest-ranked Ampache alternatives right now are Navidrome, gonic and Funkwhale. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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