Ampache
Your own music and video streaming, with an HTML5 player and remote catalog sync.
About Ampache
What is Ampache?
Ampache is a web-based audio and video streaming application that lets you access music and videos from anywhere using internet-connected devices, with a built-in HTML5 web player.
Use cases
What is Ampache for?
- Streaming your personal music collection from any device.
- Accessing the same collection from your phone, tablet and TV.
- Syncing between a local and a remote catalog.
Benefits
Main benefits of Ampache
Browsing and managing the music collection via a web interface.
Syncing local and remote catalogs.
Streaming to different devices: phone, tablet, TV.
Completely free, open-source software (GPLv2 license).
Is it for you?
Who should use Ampache?
Those who want their own music streaming service, similar in concept to Spotify but with their own collection and under their control.
Is Ampache right for you?
Is Ampache the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- You want to stream your own music and video collection.
- You need to access the same collection from several devices.
- You value having full control over where your music is stored.
It might not be for you if…
- You only need a simple catalog with no playback (consider Impleo).
- You're after hosting podcasts rather than personal music (consider Castopod or Podcast Generator).
Installation
How to install Ampache on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find Ampache
One-click install via Softaculous from the hosting panel. Given its size, check available storage.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Recommended hosting
Why install Ampache on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of Ampache.
Choose your plan
Install Ampache today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Ampache project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
Emprendedor
50% OFF118 $/yr 59 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓3 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Plus
50% OFF170 $/yr 85 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓15 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Webmaster
50% OFF198 $/yr 99 $/yr — free domain included
- ✓100 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Not sure which to choose?
For 1–3 of your own websites, the Emprendedor plan is more than enough. To manage client sites or multiple projects, the Webmaster plan is the go-to choice for agencies and freelancers.
Talk to a technician on WhatsApp →Not ready to commit yet?
Try it with the same NVMe infrastructure as the paid plans, no credit card and no fine print. When you're ready, upgrade to a professional plan with a 50% discount.
- ✓ No credit card required
- ✓ Softaculous included
- ✓ Upgrade whenever you want
Frequently asked questions about Ampache
Does Ampache replace Spotify?
It covers streaming your own music and video collection, with the difference that the content is yours and hosted on your own hosting, not a third-party commercial catalog.
Can I access my music from my phone with Ampache?
Yes, it includes streaming to different devices like phone, tablet or TV, via its web player.
Launch your project with Ampache today
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