Navidrome Music Server

Self-Hosted

Open-source music streaming server for your personal library

Overview

Navidrome is a self-hosted audio streaming server that lets you access your personal music collection from any device, anywhere. It supports popular formats like FLAC, MP3, OGG, and WAV, with robust metadata parsing for organized browsing. Compatible with all Subsonic/Jellyfin clients, it syncs playlists, ratings, and playback progress across devices. Lightweight and resource-efficient, it deploys easily via Docker or pre-built binaries, making it ideal for home servers or Raspberry Pi. Customizable with themes and user management, it gives full control over your library 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:
  navidrome_music_server:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: navidrome-music-server
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Supports FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, and more audio formats
Works with all Subsonic/Jellyfin-compatible music clients
Docker & binary deployment options for easy setup
Cross-device sync of playlists, ratings, and playback progress
Lightweight design suitable for low-resource hardware (e.g., Raspberry Pi)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Navidrome Music Server hard to install?

No—Navidrome is easy to deploy using Docker (with a single command) or pre-built binaries for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Docker is recommended for beginners as it handles dependencies automatically. Official documentation provides step-by-step guides for all deployment methods.

? Is it a good alternative to Spotify?

Yes, if you want to stream your own music collection instead of a subscription-based catalog. Navidrome gives full control over your files but lacks Spotify’s curated playlists or new release discovery—you’ll need to upload your own music first.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely! Navidrome is open-source software licensed under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and distribute without any fees or restrictions.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Media Streaming - Audio Streaming

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full control over your music library (no third-party access)
⊕ No subscription fees or hidden costs
⊕ Privacy-focused (all data stays on your server)
⊕ Responsive UI for desktop and mobile browsing
⊕ Active open-source community for updates and support

Cons

⊖ Requires a server, NAS, or Raspberry Pi to host
⊖ Beginners may need to learn basic Docker or server setup
⊖ No curated playlists or music discovery (relies on your uploaded library)
⊖ Limited social features compared to SaaS streaming platforms