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mStream vs Black Candy: catalog facts
mStream	Black Candy
Free Free and open source, supported by sponsorships.	Free Free to use; the source code is published on GitHub.
Android, Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Runs on low-power hardware like a Raspberry Pi Remote access without port forwarding	Streams your own music library Web player in the browser
Music only Requires keeping your own server running	Music only, no video You must host and maintain the server
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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 October 1, 2026

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