Audioserve

Self-Hosted

Open-source audio streaming server for your personal music library

Overview

Audioserve is a self-hosted audio streaming server that lets you access your personal music collection from any device. It supports popular formats like FLAC, MP3, WAV, and OGG, with on-the-fly transcoding to adapt to network speeds. Features include metadata parsing, search, playlists, and a responsive web UI—plus mobile apps for iOS and Android. Deploy easily via Docker, pre-built binaries, or source code, ensuring full control over your music without relying on third-party services.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  audioserve:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: audioserve
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

On-the-fly transcoding for optimal streaming
Supports high-quality formats (FLAC, WAV)
Responsive web UI and mobile apps

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Audioserve hard to install?

Audioserve is easy to install with Docker for quick deployment, or via pre-built binaries for major OSes. Advanced users can build from source. Official docs provide clear steps for setup.

? Is it a good alternative to Spotify?

Audioserve is ideal if you want full control over your personal music. Unlike Spotify, it streams your own files (including FLAC) instead of a curated catalog, perfect for self-hosting enthusiasts.

? Is Audioserve completely free?

Yes! Audioserve is open-source under the MIT license—free to use, modify, and distribute with no hidden fees or subscriptions.

Top Alternatives

Spotify Premium Search Google

Apple Music Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Media Streaming - Audio Streaming

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full ownership and control of your music library
⊕ Adapts to network conditions via transcoding

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server setup knowledge
⊖ No curated catalog (streams only personal files)