Navidrome Music Server
Modern Music Server and Streamer, compatible with Subsonic/Airsonic.
- GitHub stars
- 24,134
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Latest release
- v0.64.2
24 September 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker, Go
Commits per month, last 12 months
829 commits
Replaces
Paid products Navidrome Music Server can stand in for.
How to self-host Navidrome Music Server
Navidrome Music Server runs on Docker and Go. 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 Navidrome Music Server free?
Yes. Navidrome Music Server 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 Navidrome Music Server?
Yes. Navidrome Music Server runs on Docker and Go. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Navidrome Music Server replace?
People use Navidrome Music Server instead of Apple Music or Spotify.
Is Navidrome Music Server still maintained?
The last change to Navidrome Music Server's code was on 12 October 2026, with 829 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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