Supysonic
Python implementation of the Subsonic server API.
Little to no recent activity. Treat as unmaintained until proven otherwise.
Commit activity more than 23% of tracked projects; popularity more than 15%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 287 |
|---|---|
| Latest release | 0.7.9 · 15 Dec 2024 |
| Repo updated | 26 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 |
| Built with | Python, deb |
Is Supysonic actively maintained?
Development is ongoing. The repository recorded 71 commits over the same window, and the last three months alone account for 64 of them.
The last tagged release, 0.7.9, is over 1 year old. If you deploy, expect to build from the default branch rather than a stable tag.
Supysonic ranks #23 of 28 tracked media streaming - audio streaming projects. Several better-maintained options exist in the same category — they are listed below.
What Supysonic actually does
Supysonic is a Python-based server application that implements the Subsonic media streaming API. It allows you to host and stream your personal audio library over the network to various compatible client applications. The software provides a self-hosted alternative for accessing music collections remotely.
Best fit: It is a suitable option if you already rely on Subsonic-compatible client apps and want a lightweight, Python-driven server backend for your audio collection.
Worth knowing: The project exhibits low maintenance activity and an at-risk health status, meaning you may encounter unpatched bugs or lack timely updates. Additionally, its AGPL-3.0 licence places copyleft constraints on network usage if you modify and distribute the code.
Deployment notes
As a Python application packaged via debian formats, you will typically need to configure persistent storage for your media files and place it behind a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination securely.
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Alternatives to Supysonic
Projects in the same categories, ordered by health score.
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Music streaming server with GUI management tools. Runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Modern Music Server and Streamer, compatible with Subsonic/Airsonic.
Scrobble plays from multiple sources to multiple scrobbling services.
Audiobook and podcast server. It streams all audio formats, keeps and syncs progress across devices. Comes with apps for Android and iOS.