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Also covers media · open source
mStream syncs and streams a personal music library between devices through a self-hosted server.
Alternatives
The Best Swing Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives2 free · 9 open source
Looking for something like Swing? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 9 are open source.
Swing Music is a self-hosted streaming server for playing a personal music collection.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionmStreammStream syncs and streams a personal music library between…Free or freemium optionGerberaStream a personal media collection to devices on a home…Another optionBlack CandyBlack Candy runs a self-hosted music streaming server for…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | mStream | — | Yes | Android, iOS, Web |
| 2 | Black Candy | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | koel | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 4 | Swingmusic | — | Yes | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 5 | Homehost | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Seanime | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 7 | Streama | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Gerbera | Free | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 9 | Emby | — | Not stated | Web |
| 10 | Dim | — | Yes | — |
All Swing alternatives
2
Also covers media · open source
Black Candy runs a self-hosted music streaming server for listening to a personal music collection.
3
koel
koel.devAlso covers media
Koel lets users host and stream their own music collection through a self-hosted server.
4
Open source
Swing Music is a self-hosted player for local audio files, according to its project description.
5
Open source
Homehost streams a personal collection of movies, TV shows, and music across a home network as a self-hosted app.
6
Seanime
seanime.appAlso covers media
Seanime supports self-hosted anime and manga libraries for streaming, tracking, and management, including AniList matching.
7
Also covers media · open source
Streama offers a self-hosted streaming media server, with setup instructions and documentation linked from the project.
8
Also covers media · free
Stream a personal media collection to devices on a home network with Gerbera, a media server with optional on-the-fly transcoding.
9
Emby
emby.mediaAlso covers media
Emby organizes and streams videos, music, photos, and live TV from a personal media server to connected devices.
10
Also covers media · open source
Organize media collections and access or play them remotely with Dim, a self-hosted media manager.
11
Also covers media · open source
Feishin provides a modern client for playing music from self-hosted services.
12
Open source
Kyoo runs as a self-hosted server for movies, series, and anime, with automatic scanning and metadata matching.
13
Also covers media · free
Navidrome streams a personal music collection through a web interface and compatible mobile apps.
14
Harmonoid
harmonoid.comAlso covers media
Harmonoid plays and manages a personal music library through a dedicated music player.
15
OSMC
osmc.tvAlso covers media
OSMC provides a free, open-source media center designed for organizing and playing personal media.
16
WatchParty
watchparty.meAlso covers media
WatchParty lets friends watch the same YouTube video, personal video, or virtual browser stream while chatting and reacting in real time.
17
Also covers media · open source
Jellyfin’s server backend and API support collecting, managing, and streaming personal media from a server.
18
Music Player Daemon
musicpd.orgAlso covers media
Music Player Daemon plays music as a server-side application and can be controlled through its network protocol.
19
Strawberry
strawberrymusicplayer.orgAlso covers media
Strawberry organizes and plays digital music collections on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and can stream radio.
20
Lyrion
lyrion.orgAlso covers media
Lyrion Music Server controls and streams music to compatible physical and virtual audio players.
21
Universal Media Server
universalmediaserver.comAlso covers media
Universal Media Server streams media to devices including TVs, phones, game consoles, computers, and audio receivers.
22
Jellyfin
jellyfin.orgAlso covers media
Jellyfin lets users collect, manage, and stream their media from a server they run on their own system.
23
NextPVR
nextpvr.comAlso covers media
NextPVR records, plays, and streams live television as a whole-home digital video recorder.
24
polsy.org.uk
polsy.org.ukAlso covers media
Polsy.org.uk collects Let’s Play archiving information and links to alternative players for several video streaming sites.
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What is the best alternative to Swing?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Swing are mStream, Black Candy, and koel.
Is there a free alternative to Swing?
Yes. Gerbera and Navidrome are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Swing?
Yes: mStream, Black Candy, Swingmusic, and Homehost.
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