euterpevskoel
Two self-hosted Spotify alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| euterpe | koel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #18 of 59 in Music Streaming | #1 of 59 in Music Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 572 | 17 320 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +58 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 22 |
| Latest release | v1.6.3 · 1 Jan 2026 | v9.15.0 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
koel scores 75/100 against 53/100 for euterpe, so it is the safer default.
koel ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for euterpe.
If you want the quickest setup, euterpe is easier to run; koel needs more configuration.
koel is growing faster right now (+58 stars in 30 days).
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