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Black Candy vs Swing Music: catalog facts
Black CandySwing Music
Free

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

Free

Free to download and self-host from the public repository.

Web, Self-hosted Linux, Web, Self-hosted
  • Streams your own music library
  • Web player in the browser
  • Streaming-service style web player for your own files
  • Docker image and AppImage packaging available
  • Music only, no video
  • You must host and maintain the server
  • Only plays music you supply yourself
  • License terms are not stated in the available research
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Closed source
License not stated 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

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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