Navidrome
Self-hosted music server with a web player and OpenSubsonic API
- #4 of 10 in best media server software
- Free and open source
- Free to use
- Open source
- Self-hostedWeb
Ranked 4 of 10 in best media server software
A light, fast music server with an OpenSubsonic API that many music clients can use, licensed under GPL-3.0. It runs well on a Raspberry Pi, but it has no video, books or photos and relies on third-party mobile apps.
Best for Music streaming from your own library
About Navidrome
Navidrome serves a folder of music files through a modern web interface and through third-party mobile clients for iOS and Android. It implements the OpenSubsonic API, so clients built for Subsonic-style servers can connect. Multiple libraries with user-specific access let a household keep music and audiobooks apart, and files can be transcoded on the fly to save bandwidth.
The project says it has been tested with a library of about 900,000 songs. It publishes releases on a regular basis and accepts contributions through GitHub pull requests. Navidrome handles music only, so films, books and photos need other software.
Key features
- Integrated web player
- OpenSubsonic API
- On-the-fly transcoding
- Multi-library support
- User-specific access
Strengths
- OpenSubsonic API works with many music clients
- Runs well on a Raspberry Pi
- Tested with libraries of about 900,000 songs
Limits
- Music only, with no video, books or photos
- Mobile apps are third-party, not made by the project
Where Navidrome ranks
How Navidrome compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Media handled | Other app access | Browser player or reader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#2 Plex | 92.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroidSelf-hosted | Movies, TV shows and music | Apps for phones and browsers | Yes, Plex web app |
#3 Immich | 91.0 | Free and open source | Self-hostedWebAndroidiOS | Photos and videos | Mobile apps and an API | Yes, web interface |
| #4Navidrome | 90.0 | Free and open source | Self-hostedWeb | Music | OpenSubsonic API and third-party apps | Yes, integrated web player |
#5 Audiobookshelf | 89.5 | Free and open source | Self-hostedWebAndroidiOS | Audiobooks and podcasts | Companion apps for Android and iOS, in beta | Yes, web client with ebook reader |
#6 Komga | 88.0 | Free and open source | Self-hostedWeb | Comics, manga, BDs, magazines and eBooks | OPDS, Mihon extension and Kobo Sync | Yes, integrated web reader |
The full comparison table for best media server software has all 10 products.
Questions about Navidrome
- Is Navidrome free?
- Navidrome can be used without paying: Distributed free of charge under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Navidrome open source?
- Yes. Navidrome publishes its source code under the GPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does Navidrome support?
- Navidrome is available on: Self-hosted, Web.
- What is Navidrome best for?
- Music streaming from your own library. In our ranking of media server software it is number 4 of 10 with a score of 90.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Navidrome?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Jellyfin, Plex, Immich, Audiobookshelf.
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