mStream

Open source, self-hosted music streaming server

About mStream

mStream is a self-hosted music server that streams your own collection from a computer you own, running comfortably even on old hardware or a Raspberry Pi. It streams FLAC and lossless files uncompressed, with no ads and nothing removed from your library, and its Quick Connect feature reaches your server from anywhere without port forwarding or certificates. Auto DJ queues music by tempo and vibe, and companion apps cover mobile and desktop listening.

mStream website preview

Live preview of mstream.io via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

mStream: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers music 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 808 tools in the AI Image & Video 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.

mStream 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	mstream.io

mStream key facts

Category: AI Image & Video
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: music streaming, self hosted, open source
Official site: mstream.io

mStream FAQ

How much does mStream 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 (mstream.io).

What is mStream used for?

Open source, self-hosted music streaming server Its focus areas in the AI Image & Video category: music streaming, self hosted, open source.

Where can I try mStream?

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

mStream vs alternatives

	mStream	Ampache	Koel	AzuraCast
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.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas	music streaming, self hosted, open source	music streaming, self hosted, open source	music streaming, self hosted, open source	radio, streaming, self hosted, docker, open source
Official site	mstream.io	ampache.org	koel.dev	azuracast.com
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the AI Image & Video category

AI tools for generating images, videos, music, and voices from simple prompts. The AI Image & Video category on Tools Hub currently lists 808 tools. Alongside mStream, it includes ClipBucket, Karaoke Eternal, MistServer, Owncast.

FreeAI Image & Videomusic-streamingself-hostedopen-source

Alternatives to mStream

Tools in the same AI Image & Video category that share focus areas with mStream — worth comparing before you commit:

AI Image & Video

Ampache

Web based audio and video streaming application and file manager

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AI Image & Video

Koel

Personal music streaming server with a modern, familiar design

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AI Image & Video

AzuraCast

Web radio management suite that installs everything in minutes

Freeradiostreamingself-hosteddocker

AI Image & Video

ClipBucket

Open source script to start your own video sharing website

Freemiumvideo-sharingself-hostedopen-source

AI Image & Video

HomeGallery

Browse personal photos and videos with AI-powered discovery

Freephotosgalleryself-hostedopen-source

AI Image & Video

HomeTube

Ad-free video and playlist downloader for your media server

Freevideo-downloaderself-hostedplexopen-source

More in AI Image & Video

Comparing tools in the AI Image & Video category? These related listings are worth a look: ClipBucket — Open source script to start your own video sharing website; Karaoke Eternal — Open karaoke party system with a browser-based player; MistServer — Simple, smart, and stable media streaming server software.

AI Image & Video

ClipBucket

Open source script to start your own video sharing website

Freemiumvideo-sharingself-hostedopen-source