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LMS (Lightweight Music Server)Supysonic
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source.

Linux, Web, Self-hosted Self-hosted
  • Subsonic API works with many existing client apps
  • Web interface for listening in a browser
  • Works with Subsonic-compatible clients
  • Transcoding for various audio formats
  • Music only, no video
  • Requires running your own server
  • No bundled player app
  • Smaller community than Navidrome or Airsonic
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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