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Swing Music vs Funkwhale: catalog facts
Swing Music	Funkwhale
Free Free to download and self-host from the public repository.	Free Free software built by the community.
Linux, Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Streaming-service style web player for your own files Docker image and AppImage packaging available	Federation between independent servers Works with Subsonic clients and podcast apps
Only plays music you supply yourself License terms are not stated in the available research	Running your own pod requires server administration Federation and moderation add complexity for a personal library
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Web application, Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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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