Ampache replaces 4 paid apps
One open-source tool, 4 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseAGPL-3.0
runsyour server
installDocker image followed by a browser-based installer, or a PHP web stack with MySQL/MariaDB
dataAudio/video files remain in server-side catalog folders; users, playlists and indexed metadata live in a MySQL/MariaDB database with a PHP configuration file
setupThe first-run wizard asks for database-admin credentials and writable config/catalog paths, so permissions and MySQL setup arrive before music playback
facts verified 2026-08-11
Una rocola web madura con suficientes controles para recordarte que es anterior a la fatiga por suscripciones.
the catchIt lacks Spotify's catalogue, recommendations, social layer, podcasts, and device ecosystem, and its interface and administration feel substantially less polished.
the verdict →all Spotify Premium alternatives →
Una rocola web madura con suficientes controles para recordarte que es anterior a la fatiga de las suscripciones.
the catchIt offers none of Apple Music's licensed catalogue or Apple-device polish, and its older, administration-heavy web interface is a much rougher everyday listening experience.
the verdict →all Apple Music alternatives →
Una rocola web madura con suficientes controles para recordarte que es anterior a la fatiga de las suscripciones.
the catchIt streams owned lossless files but lacks TIDAL's catalogue, Atmos and hi-res discovery, credits and editorial polish, with a much more demanding administration burden.
the verdict →all TIDAL alternatives →
Una rocola web madura con suficientes controles para recordarte que es anterior a la fatiga por suscripciones.
the catchIt has no YouTube catalogue, videos, remixes, recommendations, or Google-device integration, and its older interface is far less effortless for casual listening.
the verdict →all YouTube Music Premium alternatives →last updated 2026-08-11 · up to $588/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
