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Ampache vs Swing Music: catalog facts
Ampache	Swing Music
Free Free and open source under the AGPLv3 licence.	Free Free to download and self-host from the public repository.
Web, Self-hosted	Linux, Web, Self-hosted
Built-in web player plus support for external client apps Combines local and remote catalogs into one collection	Streaming-service style web player for your own files Docker image and AppImage packaging available
Needs a server to install and maintain Interface centred on music more than video	Only plays music you supply yourself License terms are not stated in the available research
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, 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 September 23, 2026

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