Finamp vs OwnTone
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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OwnTone
Media server with AirPlay, Chromecast and Spotify support
| Feature | Finamp | OwnTone |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Dart | C |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,169 | ★ 2,535 |
| First released | 2021 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Plexamp, Spotify | Spotify, Apple Music |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Finamp or OwnTone better?
Finamp is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider OwnTone if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Finamp and OwnTone free and open-source?
Yes. Finamp is licensed under MPL-2.0 and OwnTone under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Finamp and OwnTone with Docker?
Finamp: check the project docs for container support. OwnTone: yes.