koel
Koel lets users host and stream their own music collection through a self-hosted server.
About koel
Koel is a self-hosted music streaming server. It lets users host their own music collection and stream it through a web interface and the Koel Player mobile app for iOS and Android. The homepage describes the Community version as free and open-source, and it describes Koel Plus as a paid add-on with extra features.
Koel supports lossless audio, cross-device playback synchronization, favorites, smart playlists, multi-user accounts, equalizer settings, visualizers, and radio and podcast support. Users can upload files and edit metadata such as title, artist, album, and artwork. It can also connect to the Subsonic and OpenSubsonic APIs, so compatible third-party clients can stream from a Koel library. Metadata and artwork enrichment uses external services such as MusicBrainz, Wikipedia, Last.fm, Spotify, and YouTube. Some storage options, including Amazon S3, Nextcloud, ownCloud, and Dropbox, also depend on external services. Data handling with those services depends on how a user configures them. The homepage does not state any geographic eligibility limits. Pricing for the Community version is not stated on the homepage.
Key features
- Self-hosted streaming of your own music library
- Lossless audio support and cross-device playback synchronization
- Smart playlists, favorites, equalizer settings, and visualizers
- Metadata editing for titles, artists, albums, discs, and artwork
- Subsonic and OpenSubsonic API support for compatible third-party clients
- Koel Player mobile app for iOS and Android requiring no extra setup
Best for: People who want to host and stream their own music collection across web and mobile devices.
Good for
- Standard features include lossless support, multi-user accounts, and smart playlists.
- Subsonic and OpenSubsonic compatibility lets users stream to other client apps.
- The Koel Player mobile app is listed as requiring no extra setup.
Watch out for
- Koel Plus is a paid add-on, and features such as SSO, custom themes, and white labeling are listed as Plus features.
- Pricing for the Community version is not stated on the homepage.
- Metadata enrichment and some storage options rely on external services such as Spotify, YouTube, Amazon S3, and Dropbox.
koel at a glance
- Website
- koel.dev
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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koel FAQ
Can I use other music apps with a Koel library?
Yes. Koel speaks the Subsonic and OpenSubsonic API, so any Subsonic-compatible client can connect to a Koel library and stream from it.
Is Koel Plus a subscription?
The homepage says Koel Plus is a one-time payment with no subscriptions or recurring fees.
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