SwingMusic
Swing Music is a beautiful, self-hosted music player and streaming server for your local audio files. Like a cooler Spotify ... but bring your own music.
- GitHub stars
- 2,083
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- v3.0.0
12 June 2026 - Last commit
- 5 October 2026
- Runs on
- Python, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
56 commits
Replaces
Paid products SwingMusic can stand in for.
How to self-host SwingMusic
SwingMusic runs on Python 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.
- 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 SwingMusic free?
Yes. SwingMusic 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 SwingMusic?
Yes. SwingMusic runs on Python and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does SwingMusic replace?
People use SwingMusic instead of Apple Music or Spotify.
Is SwingMusic still maintained?
The last change to SwingMusic's code was on 5 October 2026, with 56 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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