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mStream vs Ampache: catalog facts
mStream	Ampache
Free Free and open source, supported by sponsorships.	Free Free and open source under the AGPLv3 licence.
Android, Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Runs on low-power hardware like a Raspberry Pi Remote access without port forwarding	Built-in web player plus support for external client apps Combines local and remote catalogs into one collection
Music only Requires keeping your own server running	Needs a server to install and maintain Interface centred on music more than video
Downloadable app, 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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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