Supersonic vs Tempo
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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Supersonic
Cross-platform desktop client for Subsonic music servers
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Tempo
Material You Subsonic music client for Android
| Feature | Supersonic | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,288 | ★ 2,220 |
| First released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Plexamp, Spotify desktop | Spotify, Plexamp |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Supersonic or Tempo 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 Supersonic and Tempo free and open-source?
Yes. Supersonic is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Tempo under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Supersonic and Tempo with Docker?
Supersonic: check the project docs for container support. Tempo: check the project docs for container support.