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Koel vs Subsonic: catalog facts
Koel	Subsonic
Freemium The open-source server is free; Koel Plus is a paid edition with extra features.	Freemium The official site does not specify pricing terms.
Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted
Multi-user support with smart playlists and favourites Metadata editing and uploads from the web interface	Streams a personal music and movie library Supports DLNA and an open REST API
Some features are reserved for the paid Koel Plus edition Requires running and maintaining your own server	Requires installing the server app where you keep your media
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Web application, 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 October 8, 2026

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