Supysonic

Self-Hosted

Open-source Subsonic-compatible self-hosted audio streaming server

Overview

Supysonic is an open-source, self-hosted audio streaming server that supports the Subsonic API, letting you access your music library from any device via popular Subsonic clients like DSub or Subsonic for mobile. It offers library organization, user management with role-based access, playlist creation, search functionality, and on-the-fly transcoding to adapt to device capabilities. Deployment is flexible—use Docker for quick setup or manual installation with Python, giving 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:
  supysonic:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: supysonic
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Subsonic API compatibility
On-the-fly audio transcoding
User roles & playlist support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Supysonic hard to install?

Supysonic is easy to set up with Docker (recommended for beginners) which handles dependencies automatically. Manual installation via Python is also possible but requires basic server skills. Either way, documentation is clear to guide you through the process.

? Is it a good alternative to Subsonic Premium?

Absolutely—Supysonic mirrors core Subsonic features (streaming, transcoding, user management) via its API compatibility, but is free and self-hosted. It works with all Subsonic clients, making it a cost-effective alternative for those wanting control over their music.

? Is it completely free?

Yes! Supysonic is open-source software with no subscription fees, hidden costs, or premium tiers. All features are available to every user at no charge.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Media Streaming - Audio Streaming

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ Works with hundreds of Subsonic clients

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server setup knowledge
⊖ Limited built-in UI (relies on external clients)