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Black CandymStream
Free

Free to use; the source code is published on GitHub.

 Free

Free and open source, supported by sponsorships.

Web, Self-hosted Android, Web, Self-hosted
  • Streams your own music library
  • Web player in the browser
  • Runs on low-power hardware like a Raspberry Pi
  • Remote access without port forwarding
  • Music only, no video
  • You must host and maintain the server
  • Music only
  • Requires keeping your own server running
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated 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

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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