Funkwhale

Modern, web-based, convivial, multi-user and free music server.

BSD-3-ClausePhotos & media
License
BSD-3-Clause
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Python

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Replaces

Paid products Funkwhale can stand in for.

How to self-host Funkwhale

Funkwhale runs on Python. 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.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is Funkwhale free?

Yes. Funkwhale is open source under the BSD-3-Clause license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Funkwhale?

Yes. Funkwhale runs on Python. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does Funkwhale replace?

People use Funkwhale instead of Apple Music or Spotify.

Topics

Media Streaming - Audio Streaming

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