Finamp vs Funkwhale
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted media servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Finamp
Jellyfin music player with offline downloads
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Funkwhale
Federated music streaming and sharing platform
| Feature | Finamp | Funkwhale |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Dart | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,169 | ★ 2,700 |
| First released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Plexamp, Spotify | Spotify |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Finamp or Funkwhale better?
Finamp is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Funkwhale if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Finamp and Funkwhale free and open-source?
Yes. Finamp is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Funkwhale under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Finamp and Funkwhale with Docker?
Finamp: check the project docs for container support. Funkwhale: yes.