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7 self-hosted options

Open-source alternatives to Spotify

The best open-source alternatives to Spotify are Navidrome Music Server, koel and Ampache.

About Spotify: A music and podcast streaming service with personalized playlists.

Every option below is free to self-host and ranked by GitHub stars, so you can move off Spotify without giving up the features you rely on.

Top picks

  1. Rank 1:

    Navidrome Music Server

    navidrome/navidrome

    Modern Music Server and Streamer, compatible with Subsonic/Airsonic.

    Music StreamingGoDocker
  2. Rank 2:

    koel

    koel/koel

    Personal music streaming server that works.

    Music StreamingPHP
  3. Rank 3:

    Ampache

    ampache/ampache

    Web based audio/video streaming application.

    Music StreamingPHP

Why switch

Why teams move off Spotify

Self-hosting is not only about saving money. These are the reasons people make the switch.

  • Own your data

    Your data lives on a server you control, not on Spotify's infrastructure. No surprise policy changes and no lock-in.

  • No per-seat pricing

    Open-source alternatives to Spotify are free to run for as many users as your server can handle. A small VPS often costs less than a single subscription.

  • Customize and extend

    Read the code, add plugins, connect it to your own tools and automate it through open APIs. When you need a feature, you can build it or fund it.

Full ranking

All 7 Spotify alternatives

Ranked by GitHub stars. Open any app for live stats, license details and a deploy option.

  1. 1

    Navidrome Music Server

    Modern Music Server and Streamer, compatible with Subsonic/Airsonic.

  2. 2

    koel

    Personal music streaming server that works.

  3. 3

    Ampache

    Web based audio/video streaming application.

  4. 4

    Jellyfin

    Media server for audio, video, books, comics, and photos with a sleek interface and robust transcoding capabilities. Almost all modern platforms have clients, including Roku, Android TV, iOS, and…

  5. 5

    gonic

    Lightweight music streaming server. Subsonic compatible.

  6. 6

    Lyrion Music Server

    Server software which controls a wide range of Squeezebox/Slim Devices audio players and compatible hardware (formerly Logitech Media Server).

  7. 7

    Audiobookshelf

    Audiobook and podcast server. It streams all audio formats, keeps and syncs progress across devices. Comes with apps for Android and iOS.

FAQ

Spotify alternatives: FAQ

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What is the best open-source alternative to Spotify?

Navidrome Music Server is the most popular open-source alternative to Spotify, with 23,986 GitHub stars. koel and Ampache are also strong choices. Compare features, license and recent activity to find the best fit for your team.

Is there a free alternative to Spotify?

Yes. All 7 apps on this page are open source and free to self-host, so you can run a Spotify replacement without per-user fees. You only pay for the server, and a small VPS is usually enough for personal use or a small team.

Can I self-host an alternative to Spotify?

Yes. Navidrome Music Server, Jellyfin and gonic ship a Docker image, so you can run them on a home server or VPS with Docker Compose in a few minutes. Your data then stays on hardware you control.

How do I migrate from Spotify?

Start by exporting your data from Spotify, then check the import options of the app you pick, since many projects ship importers for popular formats. Run both side by side for a week before you switch so nothing is lost.