gonic

Lightweight music streaming server. Subsonic compatible.

GitHub stars
2,572
License
GPL-3.0
Latest release
v0.22.0
8 June 2026
Last commit
12 October 2026
Runs on
Go, Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

157 commits

Replaces

Paid products gonic can stand in for.

How to self-host gonic

gonic runs on Go and Docker. 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 gonic free?

Yes. gonic is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host gonic?

Yes. gonic runs on Go and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does gonic replace?

People use gonic instead of Spotify.

Is gonic still maintained?

The last change to gonic's code was on 12 October 2026, with 157 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Media Streaming - Audio Streaming

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