Ampache AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Music Streaming Services

The best Music Streaming alternative to Ampache is AIMP, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Ampache and loads of them are Music Streaming Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Music Streaming Service alternatives to Ampache are Plex, Funkwhale, Simple Tube and Musify.

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Ampache is a web based audio streaming application and file manager allowing you to access your music from anywhere, using almost any internet enabled device.

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Ampache alternatives page was last updated Jan 29, 2025
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  1. AIMP icon

    AIMP

     855 likes
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    Feature-rich audio player for Windows and Android supporting diverse codecs and interfaces. Includes conversion tools, skins, plugins, and custom equalizer for enhanced audio streaming and podcast playback.

    330 AIMP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com
    AIMP screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Music Library
    2.  Playlists management
    3.  Skins
    4.  Mp3 Tag Editor
    5.  Audio Conversion
    6.  Remembers position in file
    7.  Crossfading
    8.  Internet Radio
    9.  Full keyboard shortcuts
    10.  Hi-Fi Sound
    11. Last.fm icon  Integrated Last.fm scrobbler
    12.  Dark Mode

    AIMP VS Ampache

     
    Comments about AIMP as an Alternative to Ampache
    taranarmo
    Negative •Jun 30, 2023
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    Ampache is an open source media streamer server (and client) and AIMP is proprietary player

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    • AIMP is Free and ProprietaryAmpache is Free and Open Source
    • AIMP is Lightweight and CustomizableAmpache is not according to our users
  2. Plex icon

    Plex

     866 likes
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    A multimedia tool for streaming movies, TV shows, sports, and music while facilitating personal media organization with versatile libraries and metadata retrieval.

    93 Plex alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Daydream
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • Kodi
    • Roku
    Plex screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Media Server
    2.  Media Streaming
    3.  Play local content
    4.  Local Storage
    5.  Media Center
    6.  Media Transcoding
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Chromecast Support
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  No registration required

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  4. Funkwhale icon

    Funkwhale

     153 likes
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    Decentralized, self-hosted music streaming service allowing music upload, sharing, discovery across Android, iOS, desktop with unlimited durations. Browse by artist, album, genre. Open source, developed by Funkwhale Collective. Compatible with apps like DSub for community-driven experiences.

    79 Funkwhale alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
    Album view

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Federation
    4.  Music Library
    5.  Online Music
    6.  Create Playlist
    7.  Mobile friendly
    8.  Unlimited music
    9. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Stream audio
    12.  AirPlay Support

    Funkwhale VS Ampache

     

    • Funkwhale is the most popular Web-based alternative to Ampache.

    • Funkwhale is Free and Open SourceAmpache is also Free and Open Source
    • Funkwhale is Decentralized, Lightweight and Privacy focusedAmpache is not according to our users
  5. Simple Tube icon

    Simple Tube

     13 likes
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    A Material 3 YouTube Music client with offline downloads, ad-free background play, account synchronization, local play, enhanced metadata, Android Auto support, LRC lyrics, and sound adjustments.

    55 Simple Tube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • F-Droid
    Simple Tube screenshot 1
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    Simple Tube Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Support for Lyrics
    5.  Play local content
    6.  Normalize Volume
    7.  Material design

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  6. Musify icon

    Musify

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    Discover the ultimate music listening experience with our app. With online song search, streaming and offline support, custom playlists, high-quality audio, and much more, you'll never need another music app. Plus, enjoy it all ad-free and without any subscriptions.

    83 Musify alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Musify screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Material design
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Personalized Recommendations
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Multiple languages

    Musify VS Ampache

     
  7. InnerTune icon

    InnerTune

     30 likes
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    A material design YouTube Music client for Android.

    58 InnerTune alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    InnerTune screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Material design
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Music Library
    7.  Personalized Recommendations
    8.  Lossless Audio
    9.  MP3 Downloader
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Proxy support
    12.  No Tracking

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  9. Navidrome icon

    Navidrome

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    Navidrome is an open source web-based music collection server and streamer. It gives you freedom to listen to your music collection from any browser or mobile device.

    60 Navidrome alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    Navidrome screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Self-hosted music
    2.  Subsonic API
    3.  Media Transcoding
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  ListenBrainz scrobbling
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Lossless Audio
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  No registration required
    10. Last.fm icon  Integrated Last.fm scrobbler

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  10. Nintendo Music icon

    Nintendo Music

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    Stream iconic Nintendo game music from Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, Splatoon, Zelda, Donkey Kong, Pokémon, and more. Enjoy extended playback of select tracks, offline downloads, background play, and personalized playlists for a seamless experience. Some tracks may vary by game availability.

    47 Nintendo Music alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Nintendo Music screenshot 1
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    Nintendo Music Features

    1.  Personalized Recommendations
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Background playing
    5.  Create Playlist
    6.  Background Music

    Nintendo Music VS Ampache

     
  11. Playary icon

    Playary

     28 likes
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    Watch and listen anything, anywhere, anytime for FREE.

    306 Playary alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Snapcraft
    • Windows
    • Mac
    Playary screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Movie Streaming
    2.  Playlists management
    3.  Podcast Hosting
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Kids Mode
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Personalized Recommendations
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Support for Gestures

    Playary VS Ampache

     
  12. muffon icon

    muffon

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    muffon is a cross-platform music streaming client for desktop, which helps you listen to, discover and organize music in an advanced way.

    53 muffon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Light mode

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Streaming
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Music Library
    6.  Playlists
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Personalized Recommendations
    10.  Portable
    11.  Stream audio
    12.  Support for Lyrics

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  13. Harmony Music icon

    Harmony Music

     9 likes
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    An app for music streaming made with Flutter. Currently support Android, Windows, Linux. It play song from YouTube/YouTube Music.

    99 Harmony Music alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Harmony Music screenshot 1

    Top Harmony Music Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  MP3 Downloader
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Background Music
    10.  Playlists
    11.  Support for Lyrics

    Harmony Music VS Ampache

     
  14. Subsonic icon

    Subsonic

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    Subsonic is a free, web-based media streamer, providing ubiquitous access to your music and video. Use it to share your music with friends, or to listen to your own music while at work. You can stream to multiple players simultaneously, for instance to one player in your kitchen...

    88 Subsonic alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • Self-Hosted
    Main Application Window

    Subsonic Features

    1.  Media Streaming
    2.  Play local content
    3.  Music collection
    4.  Music Library
    5.  Streaming your own media
    6.  Local server

    Subsonic VS Ampache

     
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