GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 3,834
- Forks
- 609
- Open issues
- 279
- Commits, last 12 months
- 3,222
- Last commit
- Oct 6, 2026
- Latest release
- 8.2.2Oct 2, 2026
- Created
- Mar 21, 2013
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About Ampache
Web based audio/video streaming application. Ampache is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license and written mainly in PHP, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.
The project has 3,834 stars and 609 forks on GitHub, with 3,222 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
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What is Ampache?
Ampache is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our Music Streaming category. Web based audio/video streaming application. The source code lives at github.com/ampache/ampache, where it has 3,834 stars.
Is Ampache free and open source?
Yes. Ampache is open-source software released under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I run Ampache with Docker?
Ampache does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (PHP), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.
What are the best alternatives to Ampache?
Popular open-source alternatives to Ampache include Navidrome Music Server, koel and Beets. Ampache itself is a self-hosted alternative to Spotify.
Is Ampache actively maintained?
The most recent commit to Ampache was on Oct 6, 2026 with 3,222 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is 8.2.2, published Oct 2, 2026. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.