SwingMusic

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted audio streaming server for your personal music library

Overview

SwingMusic is a lightweight, self-hosted audio streaming server built to organize and stream your personal music collection with ease. It supports folder-based library management, automatic metadata fetching (album art, artist info), and custom playlists. Its clean, responsive web interface lets you access music from any device. Deployment is flexible—use Docker for quick setup, run pre-built binaries, or install from source. It handles MP3, FLAC, WAV, and other common formats, with features like search, shuffle, and volume control, giving full control over your music without third-party dependencies.

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

Key Features

Folder-based personal music library organization
Automatic metadata and album art retrieval
Responsive web interface for cross-device access

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is SwingMusic hard to install?

No—SwingMusic offers simple deployment options. You can use Docker for a one-command setup, download pre-built binaries for your OS, or build from source. The GitHub repo provides clear step-by-step instructions for each method.

? Is it a good alternative to Spotify?

Yes, if you want to stream your own music library. Unlike Spotify, SwingMusic lets you keep full control of your data and avoid subscriptions. However, it doesn’t offer curated playlists or online radio (only your personal collection).

? Is it completely free?

Yes! SwingMusic is open-source software released under the MIT License. All features are available for free with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or premium tiers.

Top Alternatives

Spotify Premium Search Google

Apple Music Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Media Streaming - Audio Streaming

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (no third-party data sharing)
⊕ Lightweight and resource-efficient
⊕ Flexible deployment options (Docker, binary, source)

Cons

⊖ No dedicated mobile app (relies on web interface)
⊖ Lacks curated playlists or online radio (only personal library)
⊖ Basic advanced features compared to paid streaming services