Submariner vs Supersonic
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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Submariner
GNOME Subsonic client for streaming self-hosted music
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Supersonic
Cross-platform desktop client for Subsonic music servers
| Feature | Submariner | Supersonic |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 200 | ★ 2,288 |
| First released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Spotify desktop | Plexamp, Spotify desktop |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Submariner or Supersonic better?
Neither is universally better. Supersonic has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Submariner and Supersonic free and open-source?
Yes. Submariner is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Supersonic under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Submariner and Supersonic with Docker?
Submariner: check the project docs for container support. Supersonic: check the project docs for container support.