Maloja

Self-Hosted

Self-hosted scrobble server for private music listening tracking

Overview

Maloja lets you track your music listening habits privately without relying on third-party services like Last.fm. It supports scrobbling from various clients (Spotify, Deezer, local players via plugins), generates detailed stats (top artists, tracks, genres over time), and offers a customizable web interface with theme options. Deploy via Docker (simplest method) or manual setup on Linux/macOS; it’s lightweight, uses minimal system resources, and integrates with ListenBrainz for cross-platform sync.

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:
  maloja:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: maloja
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Private music scrobbling (no third-party data sharing)
Multi-client compatibility (Spotify, Deezer, local players)
Detailed listening stats & customizable visualizations
ListenBrainz integration for cross-service sync
Lightweight resource footprint

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Maloja hard to install?

Maloja is easy to install via Docker (with a single command) for most users. Manual installation on Linux/macOS is also possible with step-by-step guides in the official docs, though it requires basic terminal knowledge.

? Is it a good alternative to Last.fm?

Yes—Maloja offers similar scrobbling and stats features but with full privacy (your data stays on your server). It supports most Last.fm-compatible scrobblers and adds customization options missing in Last.fm’s free tier.

? Is it completely free?

Yes! Maloja is 100% free and open-source (licensed under GPLv3). There are no paid tiers or hidden costs—all features are available to every user.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Media Streaming - Audio Streaming

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full control over your listening data
⊕ Supports multiple music platforms/clients
⊕ Lightweight and low-resource usage
⊕ Open-source with active community development

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server setup knowledge (Docker or manual install)
⊖ Limited native mobile app support (mostly web-based)
⊖ Some advanced features need plugin configuration