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Ampache vs Subsonic: catalog facts
Ampache	Subsonic
Free Free and open source under the AGPLv3 licence.	Freemium The official site does not specify pricing terms.
Web, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted
Built-in web player plus support for external client apps Combines local and remote catalogs into one collection	Streams a personal music and movie library Supports DLNA and an open REST API
Needs a server to install and maintain Interface centred on music more than video	Requires installing the server app where you keep your media
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is 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 October 8, 2026

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