Ampache

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Ampache is a web-based audio and video streaming application and file manager that exposes your media library through a browser UI and compatible clients. The official site highlights catalog sync, multi-protocol streaming, podcasts, video, and discovery plugins for large personal libraries.

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Official website

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Free access: Free and open-source under AGPLv3; the site asks for donations but lists no paid cloud plans.
API access: Site docs describe a native API plus Subsonic, OpenSubsonic, Jellyfin-compatible, DAAP, and UPnP backends.

Is Ampache right for you?

A good fit for

Self-hosters who want one server to stream music and video to many client apps and protocols.

Before you choose

You provide storage, bandwidth, and client configuration; Ampache is self-hosted software rather than hosted streaming.

Self-hosted media streaming

Ampache.org presents a streaming server that unifies music, video, podcasts, and radio in one catalog with broad client protocol support and optional sonic-similarity plugins.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Streaming scope	Homepage describes Ampache as a web audio/video streaming app and file manager reachable from many devices.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Client protocols	Feature copy says one catalog is served over native API, Subsonic, OpenSubsonic, Jellyfin-compatible, DAAP, and UPnP/DLNA backends.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
License	Site states Ampache has been free and open source since 2001 under the AGPLv3 license.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Ampache pricing & plans

Free

Free and open-source under AGPLv3; the site asks for donations but lists no paid cloud plans.

Access: Free and open-source under AGPLv3; the site asks for donations but lists no paid cloud plans.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Ampache used for?

Does Ampache have a free plan?

Free and open-source under AGPLv3; the site asks for donations but lists no paid cloud plans.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Ampache cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Ampache through an API?

Site docs describe a native API plus Subsonic, OpenSubsonic, Jellyfin-compatible, DAAP, and UPnP backends.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

You provide storage, bandwidth, and client configuration; Ampache is self-hosted software rather than hosted streaming.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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