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mStream vs Swing Music: catalog facts
mStream	Swing Music
Free Free and open source, supported by sponsorships.	Free Free to download and self-host from the public repository.
Android, Web, Self-hosted	Linux, Web, Self-hosted
Runs on low-power hardware like a Raspberry Pi Remote access without port forwarding	Streaming-service style web player for your own files Docker image and AppImage packaging available
Music only Requires keeping your own server running	Only plays music you supply yourself License terms are not stated in the available research
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, 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 September 23, 2026

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