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Swing Music vs gonic: catalog facts
Swing Music	gonic
Free Free to download and self-host from the public repository.	Free Free software with no paid tier.
Linux, Web, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Streaming-service style web player for your own files Docker image and AppImage packaging available	Works with the wide range of Subsonic client apps Light enough for small home servers
Only plays music you supply yourself License terms are not stated in the available research	No bundled player app; you pick a Subsonic client Music only, no video support
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	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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