Finamp vs Supersonic
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted media servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
| Feature | Finamp | Supersonic |
|---|---|---|
| Deploy effort | Read-the-docs project | Read-the-docs project |
| Health score | 74 · Good | 86 · Excellent |
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Dart | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,279 | ★ 2,371 |
| First released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Plexamp, Spotify | Plexamp, Spotify desktop |
What are Finamp and Supersonic?
Finamp
Finamp is a free and open-source music client for Jellyfin built with Flutter for Android and iOS. It allows downloading albums and playlists for offline listening and supports gapless playback and transcoding.
- Offline music downloads
- Gapless playback
- Transcoded streaming
- Cross-platform mobile
Supersonic
Supersonic is a lightweight cross-platform desktop client for Subsonic and Jellyfin music servers, built with Go and the Fyne toolkit. It offers gapless playback, a modern interface, and scrobbling support.
- Gapless playback
- Subsonic and Jellyfin support
- Scrobbling integration
- Modern UI
Finamp vs Supersonic: key differences
Finamp is written in Dart, while Supersonic is built with Go. Licensing differs — MPL-2.0 for Finamp versus GPL-3.0 for Supersonic. Supersonic is the lighter option, starting around 128 MB of RAM against 256 MB for Finamp.
Why pick each one
Choose Finamp if…
- Reliable offline mode
- Active community
Watch out for
- Mobile only
- Requires Jellyfin server
Choose Supersonic if…
- Fast and lightweight
- Active development
Watch out for
- Desktop only
- Music only
Frequently asked questions
Is Finamp or Supersonic better?
Neither is universally better. Finamp has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Finamp and Supersonic free and open-source?
Yes. Finamp is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Supersonic under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Finamp and Supersonic with Docker?
Finamp: check the project docs for container support. Supersonic: check the project docs for container support.
Which is lighter on resources, Finamp or Supersonic?
Supersonic has the smaller minimum footprint at 128 MB of RAM, compared to about 256 MB for Finamp. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.