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gonic vs Polaris
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| Fact | gonic | Polaris |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Rust |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 2.6k | 2.7k |
| Latest | v0.22.0 | 0.16.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-05-08 |
| Release cadence | about 60 days between releases | about 164 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Spotify. Alternatives to Spotify →
PartialgonicStreams your own music to Subsonic-compatible clients; there is no catalog of music to stream.
PartialPolarisStreams your own music collection to its web and Android apps; there is no catalog of music to stream.
gonic
gonic
✓ signed The latest release, v0.22.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Polaris
unsigned The latest release, 0.16.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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