Finamp vs Swing Music
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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Swing Music
Self-hosted music player with a modern interface
| Feature | Finamp | Swing Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Dart | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,169 | ★ 2,035 |
| First released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Plexamp, Spotify | Spotify, Apple Music |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Finamp or Swing Music 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 Swing Music free and open-source?
Yes. Finamp is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Swing Music under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Finamp and Swing Music with Docker?
Finamp: check the project docs for container support. Swing Music: yes.