Ampache
Web based audio/video streaming application.
High commit volume, frequent releases and growing activity.
Commit activity more than 93% of tracked projects; popularity more than 62%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 3.8k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | 7.10.3 · 15 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 27 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 |
| Built with | PHP |
Is Ampache actively maintained?
Over the last 11 months the project absorbed 2859 commits, of which 2127 arrived in the most recent quarter — roughly 709 commits a month.
Activity is accelerating: the last quarter carried 481% more commits than the one before it.
The most recent tagged release, 7.10.3, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
Among the 28 media streaming - audio streaming projects we track, Ampache currently has the highest health score.
What Ampache actually does
Ampache is a web-based media streaming application designed to serve both audio and video files over a network. It provides a centralised interface for organising and accessing your personal media library from remote clients. As an AGPL-3.0 licensed tool built with PHP, it allows you to self-host your own streaming platform.
Best fit: This is a strong choice for individuals who want to maintain direct control over their personal audio and video libraries without relying on commercial streaming services.
Worth knowing: You should consider the operational overhead of managing a PHP-based web application and the AGPL-3.0 licence requirements if you modify or distribute the code.
Deployment notes
Hosting this application typically requires a PHP-capable web server, a dedicated SQL database for metadata storage, and a persistent volume mounted for your media files.
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