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Open source
Polaris streams a personal music collection to computers and mobile devices.
Alternatives
The Best Navidrome Alternatives in 2026
13 alternatives2 free · 7 open source
Looking for something like Navidrome? Here are 13 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 7 are open source.
Navidrome streams a personal music collection through a web interface and compatible mobile apps.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionPolarisPolaris streams a personal music collection to computers…Free or freemium optionGerberaStream a personal media collection to devices on a home…Another optionLyrionLyrion Music Server controls and streams music to…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polaris | — | Yes | Android, Linux, Windows |
| 2 | Lyrion | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 3 | Gerbera | Free | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 4 | Ampache | Free | Not stated | Web |
| 5 | Web UI | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Emby | — | Not stated | Web |
| 7 | WatchParty | — | Not stated | Web |
| 8 | mStream | — | Yes | Android, iOS, Web |
| 9 | Swing | — | Not stated | Web, Windows, macOS |
| 10 | Black Candy | — | Yes | — |
All Navidrome alternatives
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Lyrion
lyrion.orgAlso covers media · same kind of website
Lyrion Music Server controls and streams music to compatible physical and virtual audio players.
3
Also covers ios and media · same kind of website
Stream a personal media collection to devices on a home network with Gerbera, a media server with optional on-the-fly transcoding.
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Also covers media · same kind of website
Ampache streams and manages music and video collections through a web interface, with access from internet-enabled devices.
5
Open source
Airsonic-refix provides a modern web interface for Subsonic-compatible music servers.
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Emby
emby.mediaAlso covers media · same kind of website
Emby organizes and streams videos, music, photos, and live TV from a personal media server to connected devices.
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WatchParty
watchparty.meAlso covers media · same kind of website
WatchParty lets friends watch the same YouTube video, personal video, or virtual browser stream while chatting and reacting in real time.
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Also covers ios and media · open source
mStream syncs and streams a personal music library between devices through a self-hosted server.
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Swing
swingmx.comAlso covers media
Swing Music is a self-hosted streaming server for playing a personal music collection.
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Also covers media · open source
Black Candy runs a self-hosted music streaming server for listening to a personal music collection.
11
Also covers api and media · open source
Jellyfin’s server backend and API support collecting, managing, and streaming personal media from a server.
12
Open source
Homehost streams a personal collection of movies, TV shows, and music across a home network as a self-hosted app.
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Open source
dizqueTV creates live TV channels from personal media and exposes streams through a simulated HDHomeRun tuner or generated M3U URL.
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What is the best alternative to Navidrome?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Navidrome are Polaris, Lyrion, and Gerbera.
Is there a free alternative to Navidrome?
Yes. Gerbera and Ampache are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Navidrome?
Yes: Polaris, Web UI, mStream, and Black Candy.
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