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Funkwhale vs mStream: catalog facts
Funkwhale	mStream
Free Free software built by the community.	Free Free and open source, supported by sponsorships.
Web, Self-hosted	Android, Web, Self-hosted
Federation between independent servers Works with Subsonic clients and podcast apps	Runs on low-power hardware like a Raspberry Pi Remote access without port forwarding
Running your own pod requires server administration Federation and moderation add complexity for a personal library	Music only Requires keeping your own server running
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	No account 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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