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Swing Music vs Koel: catalog facts
Swing Music	Koel
Free Free to download and self-host from the public repository.	Freemium The open-source server is free; Koel Plus is a paid edition with extra features.
Linux, Web, Self-hosted	Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
Streaming-service style web player for your own files Docker image and AppImage packaging available	Multi-user support with smart playlists and favourites Metadata editing and uploads from the web interface
Only plays music you supply yourself License terms are not stated in the available research	Some features are reserved for the paid Koel Plus edition Requires running and maintaining your own server
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, 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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