Koel AlternativesAudio Players & Music Streaming Services like Koel

Koel is described as 'A personal music streaming server that works' and is a Audio Player in the audio & music category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Koel for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Web-based, Linux and Mac apps. The best Koel alternative is Spotify, which is free. Other great apps like Koel are foobar2000, AIMP, Clementine and Deezer.

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A personal music streaming server that works.

If you want to use the mobile apps, you have to pay for it.

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Koel alternatives page was last updated Apr 21, 2025
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  1. Spotify icon

    Spotify

     2767 likes
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    Enjoy unlimited music and podcast streaming. Explore tracks by artist, genre, or playlist, and experience seamless transitions across all devices. Upgrade to Premium for offline access and no ad interruptions.

    266 Spotify alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Xbox
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    Spotify screenshot 1

    Top Spotify Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Podcast Player
    3.  Music Library
    4.  Internet Radio
    5.  Smart playlists
    6.  Support for Lyrics
    7.  Online Music
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Podcast Manager
    10.  Create Playlist
    11.  Selecting songs
    12.  Playlists management

    Spotify VS Koel

     
    Comments about Spotify as an Alternative to Koel
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    Negative •Nov 22, 2020
    2

    not a music streaming server self-hosted

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    • Spotify is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Koel.

    • Spotify is the most popular free alternative to Koel.

    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietaryKoel is Freemium and Open Source
  2. foobar2000 icon

    foobar2000

     1522 likes
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    foobar2000 is an advanced freeware audio player.

    187 foobar2000 alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Foobar custom.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Music Library
    3.  Audio Conversion
    4.  Replay Gain
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  MP3 / ID3 Renaming
    9.  Portable
    10.  Audio processing/resampling
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  File Organizer

    foobar2000 VS Koel

     

    • foobar2000 is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Koel.

    • foobar2000 is Free Personal and ProprietaryKoel is Freemium and Open Source
    • foobar2000 is Customizable and LightweightKoel is not according to our users
  4. 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.

    333 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 Koel

     
  5. Clementine icon

    Clementine

     734 likes
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    Clementine is a cross-platform free and open source music player and library organizer. It is a port of Amarok 1.4 to the Qt 4 framework and the GStreamer multimedia framework, focusing on a fast and easy-to-use interface for searching and...

    244 Clementine alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Clementine with lyrics pane

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Smart playlists
    2.  Podcast Player
    3.  Dynamic/Intelligent Playlists
    4. Last.fm icon  Integrated Last.fm scrobbler
    5.  Playlists management
    6.  Audio Visualization
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Lossless Audio
    10.  File Tagging
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Moodbar

    Clementine VS Koel

     

    • Clementine is the most popular Open Source alternative to Koel.

    • Clementine is Free and Open SourceKoel is Freemium and Open Source
    • Clementine is Lightweight and Privacy focusedKoel is not according to our users
  6. Deezer icon

    Deezer

     453 likes
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    Experience music with Deezer streaming over 90 million tracks across various devices, from Web to mobile platforms. High-quality sound with lossless audio, offline listening, and personalized recommendations enhance your experience. Includes top labels and supports AirPlay and Chromecast for easy streaming.

    185 Deezer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    Deezer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Music Library
    2.  Unlimited music
    3.  Internet Radio
    4.  Hi-Fi Sound
    5.  Support for Lyrics
    6.  Personalized Recommendations
    7.  Student discount
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Streaming
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Media Streaming
    12.  Automatic Lyrics Finder

    Deezer VS Koel

     
  7. 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.

    82 Funkwhale alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    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 Koel

     

    • Funkwhale is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Koel.

    • Funkwhale is Free and Open SourceKoel is Freemium and Open Source
    • Funkwhale is Decentralized, Lightweight and Privacy focusedKoel is not according to our users
  9. YouTube Music icon

    YouTube Music

     179 likes
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    Experience music streaming with official releases from top artists. Get personalized recommendations and enjoy offline, ad-free listening. Available on Android, iOS, and desktop with Chromecast support and trending music updates.

    164 YouTube Music alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    YouTube Music screenshot 1

    Top YouTube Music Features

    1.  Playlists management
    2.  Download YouTube Playlist
    3.  Support for Lyrics
    4.  YouTube background listening
    5.  Internet Radio
    6.  Music Recommendation
    7.  Student discount
    8.  Playlists
    9.  Personalized Recommendations
    10.  Lockscreen Widget
    11.  Chromecast Support
    12.  Dark Mode

    YouTube Music VS Koel

     
    Comments about YouTube Music as an Alternative to Koel
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    Negative •Apr 1, 2022
    0

    not a self-hosted music service

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    • YouTube Music is Freemium and ProprietaryKoel is Freemium and Open Source
  10. Libre.fm icon

    Libre.fm

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    Libre.fm is a project to help you keep track of what music you like and share that, with your friends, discover new music, and meet new people who share your taste in music.

    116 Libre.fm alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Libre.fm screenshot 1

    Libre.fm Features

    1.  Audioscrobbler
    2.  Real-time Statistics

    Libre.fm VS Koel

     
  11. Meelo icon

    Meelo

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    A versatile self-hosted music server offering music video access, B-Side and rare track identification, extensive format support via transcoding, and detailed metadata parsing. Additional features include automatic 'featuring' detection, song version browsing, and genre retrieval through platforms like MusicBrainz.

    47 Meelo alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Meelo screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Automatic Lyrics Finder
    5.  Musicbrainz support
    6.  Music collection

    Meelo VS Koel

     
  12. 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.

    86 Musify alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Musify screenshot 1
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    Musify screenshot 3

    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 Koel

     
  13. 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.

    61 Navidrome alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    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

    Navidrome VS Koel

     
  14. 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.

    56 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

    muffon VS Koel

     
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