# Ampache

Ampache is a self-hosted, web-based media server that streams and manages your music and video libraries from any device. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Proxmox and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/154/ampache

## Description

Ampache is a self-hosted, web-based media server that streams and manages your music and video libraries from any device. It combines a full file manager with audio and video streaming, giving homelab users a single, accessible hub for their media collections.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Proxmox.

## Health score

81/100 (Excellent), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 18 days ago)
- Popular: 72 (3,834 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 95 (512 MB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/ampache/ampache/
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=ampache
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/ampache-0usexxq1krfzea?q=ampache
- Official website: https://ampache.org/
- GitHub: https://github.com/ampache/ampache
- Documentation: https://ampache.org/docs

## Common questions

### Can Ampache work with third-party music apps instead of only its web interface?

Yes, the same catalog can be served through its native API, Subsonic and OpenSubsonic, a Jellyfin-compatible backend, DAAP, and UPnP/DLNA. Clients such as Finamp, Symfonium, DSub, Sonixd, iTunes, or a TV DLNA player can point at the same server.

### Can Ampache transcode audio if my player cannot handle a given format?

Ampache normally streams the original files, but if configured properly it can transcode on the fly. For example, it can convert FLAC to MP3 for a player that does not support FLAC.

### Can I keep videos, podcasts, and radio streams in the same library as music?

Yes, video lives in the same catalog as music, podcasts can sync on a schedule, and live radio streams can play alongside the library. Collections can group songs, albums, videos, and playlists together.

### Where should I look for installation and configuration help?

The Ampache wiki includes pages for Setup, Installation, Configuration, and using Ampache, along with sections for clients, plugins, and themes.

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