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Funkwhale vs Swing Music: catalog facts
Funkwhale	Swing Music
Free Free software built by the community.	Free Free to download and self-host from the public repository.
Web, Self-hosted	Linux, Web, Self-hosted
Federation between independent servers Works with Subsonic clients and podcast apps	Streaming-service style web player for your own files Docker image and AppImage packaging available
Running your own pod requires server administration Federation and moderation add complexity for a personal library	Only plays music you supply yourself License terms are not stated in the available research
Web application, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
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 September 23, 2026

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