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Ampache vs LMS
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| Fact | Ampache | LMS |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | C++ |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 3.8k | 1.7k |
| Latest | 8.2.2 | v3.81.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-23 |
| Release cadence | about 3 days between releases | about 27 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 6+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
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.
PartialLMSStreams your own music with a web player and the Subsonic API; there is no catalog of music to stream.
Ampache
Ampache
✓ signed The latest release, 8.2.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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LMS
unsigned The latest release, v3.81.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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