Mopidy

Extensible music server written in Python

About Mopidy

Mopidy is an extensible, open-source music server written in Python that plays music from local files, Internet radio, and streaming services such as Spotify, SoundCloud, and Tidal through extensions. It exposes MPD and HTTP interfaces, so playlists can be controlled from phones, tablets, and computers with many available clients. It suits home audio enthusiasts, especially Raspberry Pi users, building a hackable whole-house music system.

Mopidy website preview

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Mopidy: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers music server, streaming, self hosted, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

Mopidy pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	mopidy.com

Mopidy key facts

Category: Utilities & Security
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: music server, streaming, self hosted, open source
Official site: mopidy.com

Mopidy FAQ

How much does Mopidy cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (mopidy.com).

What is Mopidy used for?

Extensible music server written in Python Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: music server, streaming, self hosted, open source.

Where can I try Mopidy?

On its official site, mopidy.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

Mopidy vs alternatives

	Mopidy	Tube	AdGuard Home	AirTrail
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas	music server, streaming, self hosted, open source	video sharing, streaming, go, open source, self hosted	ad blocking, dns, privacy, self hosted, open source	flight tracking, self hosted, open source, maps
Official site	mopidy.com	git.mills.io	adguard.com	airtrail.johan.ohly.dk
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

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About the Utilities & Security category

Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside Mopidy, it includes Mafl, Frigate, FreeDNS, AutoIt.

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