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Koel vs mStream: catalog facts
Koel	mStream
Freemium The open-source server is free; Koel Plus is a paid edition with extra features.	Free Free and open source, supported by sponsorships.
Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted	Android, Web, Self-hosted
Multi-user support with smart playlists and favourites Metadata editing and uploads from the web interface	Runs on low-power hardware like a Raspberry Pi Remote access without port forwarding
Some features are reserved for the paid Koel Plus edition Requires running and maintaining your own server	Music only Requires keeping your own server running
Downloadable app, 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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