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mStream vs Funkwhale: catalog facts
mStream	Funkwhale
Free Free and open source, supported by sponsorships.	Free Free software built by the community.
Android, Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Runs on low-power hardware like a Raspberry Pi Remote access without port forwarding	Federation between independent servers Works with Subsonic clients and podcast apps
Music only Requires keeping your own server running	Running your own pod requires server administration Federation and moderation add complexity for a personal library
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Web application, Self-hosted
Open source	Open 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 September 23, 2026

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