Navidrome vs Funkwhale vs Koel
Self-hosted music servers, alternatives to Spotify. Navidrome is lightweight and Subsonic-app compatible; Funkwhale adds social/federation; Koel has an elegant web interface.
| Tool | ★ GitHub | License | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| | 21,886 | GPL-3.0 | Docker, Go |
| | 0 | BSD-3-Clause | Python |
| | 17,175 | MIT | PHP |
Popularity (★ on GitHub)
Navidrome Music Server 21,886
Funkwhale 0
koel 17,175
Modern Music Server and Streamer, compatible with Subsonic/Airsonic.
Modern, web-based, convivial, multi-user and free music server.
Personal music streaming server that works.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best self-hosted alternative among Navidrome Music Server, Funkwhale, koel?
It depends on your case. Navidrome Music Server is the most popular (21,886 stars). Compare license, platform and features in the table above.
Are Navidrome Music Server, Funkwhale, koel free?
Yes, they're all open source and self-hosted — you run them on your own server with no monthly fee.