Navidrome

Navidrome is an open-source, web-based music collection server that streams your personal library to a built-in web player and compatible mobile apps. It is designed to be lightweight while still handling very large collections and rich metadata.

Key Features

• Modern, responsive web UI with integrated player
• OpenSubsonic/Subsonic-compatible API for broad client app compatibility
• Multi-user support with individual playlists, favorites, and play counts
• Multi-library support with user-specific access controls
• Automatic library monitoring and metadata refresh on changes
• On-the-fly transcoding (including Opus) with per-user/per-player settings
• Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with official Docker images

Use Cases

• Stream a private music collection to phones and desktops using Subsonic-compatible apps
• Host separate libraries (for example music vs. audiobooks) with controlled access for family members
• Provide low-resource music streaming on home servers and devices like Raspberry Pi

Navidrome is a strong fit for users who want a fast, self-contained music server with excellent client compatibility and scalable library management, without relying on third-party streaming platforms.