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Funkwhale vs Audius: catalog facts
Funkwhale	Audius
Free Free software built by the community.	Free Streaming is free for listeners.
Web, Self-hosted	macOS, Web
Federation between independent servers Works with Subsonic clients and podcast apps	Free streaming for listeners Artists and labels can publish their own music
Running your own pod requires server administration Federation and moderation add complexity for a personal library	Catalog depends on artists who choose to upload Little detail available on features beyond streaming and sharing
Web application, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Web application
Open 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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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