mStream
Music streaming server with GUI management tools. Runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux.
- GitHub stars
- 2,410
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Latest release
- v6.31.1
4 October 2026 - Last commit
- 4 October 2026
- Runs on
- Node.js
Commits per month, last 12 months
1,911 commits
Replaces
Paid products mStream can stand in for.
How to self-host mStream
mStream runs on Node.js. 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 mStream free?
Yes. mStream 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 mStream?
Yes. mStream runs on Node.js. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does mStream replace?
People use mStream instead of Spotify.
Is mStream still maintained?
The last change to mStream's code was on 4 October 2026, with 1911 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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