Beets
Music library manager and MusicBrainz tagger (command-line and Web interface).
- GitHub stars
- 15,786
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- v2.14.1
17 September 2026 - Last commit
- 9 October 2026
- Runs on
- Python, Debian packages
Commits per month, last 12 months
2,296 commits
How to self-host Beets
Beets runs on Python and Debian packages. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Beets free?
Yes. Beets is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Beets?
Yes. Beets runs on Python and Debian packages. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is Beets still maintained?
The last change to Beets's code was on 9 October 2026, with 2296 commits in the last 12 months.
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