Leaving GitHub. Seeking ethical music server alternatives. (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by FarraigePlaisteach@lemmy.world to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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I'm gradually removing myself from big tech and this month I'm focusing on leaving GitHub, as well as software hosted there. I'm looking for a self-hosted music server that meets these criteria:

Simple UI - Easy to navigate
Docker support - For hassle-free deployment
Runs on Pi3B
Compatible clients on mobile and desktop
Robust and well maintained - No buggy releases

Current Option:
The only option I've found but not tried is Funkwhale (GitLab).
Site: https://www.funkwhale.audio/
Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dBcKNoJAso.

GitHub-hosted exclusions:
All the other's I've looked at are hosted on GitHub ( Ampache, LMS Lightweight Music Server, Supysonic, Gonic, Airsonic-Advanced, Koel, Jellyfin, Navidrome). So I won't be using those.

Question:
Does anyone know of other options besides Funkwhale, or have you tried Funkwhale? Thanks!

Aside:
Some reasons I'm leaving GitHub:

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[-] ms_lane@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago

If you consider using software that has version control on GitHub immoral, then using TCP/IP is immoral.

[-] FarraigePlaisteach@lemmy.world -1 points 10 months ago

I don’t want to repeat this comment too much, but perfect is the enemy of the good. I’ll do what I reasonably can.

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