What it does
Koel provides music streaming, favourites, smart playlists, metadata editing and multi-user support.
Host your own music with Koel, upload recordings and correct their metadata, then build playlists or use a compatible client. The web interface and iOS/Android player access the library through your server, with Subsonic/OpenSubsonic API support.
Community is free and open source. Plus adds features such as additional storage drivers and individual user libraries through a separate one-time purchase. Check the server requirements and edition before choosing storage and a multi-user setup.
Strengths
- Smart playlists
- In-app music metadata editing
Best for
- Users building a personal hosted music library
Sources
- Koel (Oct 26, 2026)