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Funkwhale vs Koel: catalog facts
Funkwhale	Koel
Free Free software built by the community.	Freemium The open-source server is free; Koel Plus is a paid edition with extra features.
Web, Self-hosted	Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
Federation between independent servers Works with Subsonic clients and podcast apps	Multi-user support with smart playlists and favourites Metadata editing and uploads from the web interface
Running your own pod requires server administration Federation and moderation add complexity for a personal library	Some features are reserved for the paid Koel Plus edition Requires running and maintaining your own server
Web application, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open 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 September 23, 2026

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