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Ampache vs mStream: catalog facts
Ampache	mStream
Free Free and open source under the AGPLv3 licence.	Free Free and open source, supported by sponsorships.
Web, Self-hosted	Android, Web, Self-hosted
Built-in web player plus support for external client apps Combines local and remote catalogs into one collection	Runs on low-power hardware like a Raspberry Pi Remote access without port forwarding
Needs a server to install and maintain Interface centred on music more than video	Music only Requires keeping your own server running
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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