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Ampache vs Koel

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AmpacheKoel
LanguagePHPPHP
LicenceAGPL-3.0MIT
Stars3.8k17k
Latest8.2.2v9.15.0
Last push2026-10-062026-10-05
Release cadenceabout 3 days between releasesabout 3 days between releases
Active contributors6+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Plex. Alternatives to Plex →

    PartialAmpacheMostly music, streamed to its web interface and to Ampache and Subsonic API clients.

    PartialKoelMusic and podcasts only, streamed to its web player and mobile apps.

  • Both replace Spotify. Alternatives to Spotify →

    PartialAmpacheStreams your own music library to its web interface and to Ampache and Subsonic API clients; there is no catalog of music to stream.

    PartialKoelStreams your own music and podcasts to its web player and mobile apps; there is no catalog of music to stream.