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Madsonic

Freemium#30 of 62 in Music Streaming Software

Madsonic: A flexible self-hosted server for streaming personal music libraries across devices. Ranked #30 of 62 in Music Streaming Software by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for self-hosted personal media streaming.

6.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.3 / 10
Pricing
Free plan · 30-day trial
Best for
Self-hosted personal media streaming
Free plan
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports large collections, including 100,000+ files
- Remote streaming with family sharing and transcoding
- Sonos, Chromecast, UPnP/DLNA, REST API, and LDAP support
Where it doesn't
- Premium services are separate from the free basic edition
- Many mobile and client apps come from third-party developers
- Designed for personal libraries rather than catalog-based streaming

Our verdict on Madsonic

Madsonic is a Java-based, web-accessible media library, streaming server, and jukebox for personal music and other media collections. It suits people who want to host their own library, play music locally, stream remotely, create playlists, and share media with family and friends. The server supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Unix variants, NAS systems, and WAR deployment, with access through web, desktop, mobile, and self-hosted environments.

The free Madsonic edition includes the Artist-Hub Index, folder-based security, podcasts, Artist Radio, AutoDJ, and genre and mood radio. A 30-day free trial is available. Madsonic Premium adds a personal madsonic.org server address, Sonos, UPnP/DLNA, and Chromecast support, plus LDAP authentication and advanced service integrations. The product's pricing structure therefore separates core personal-library streaming from several connectivity, authentication, and service features.

Madsonic's ecosystem covers Sonos, UPnP/DLNA, Chromecast, LDAP, Last.FM, Echonest, MusicBrainz, IMDB, and Dreambox. Bitrate limiting, automatic audio resampling, metadata services, media search and indexing, and a REST API support different playback and automation needs. Its ability to handle collections with 100,000+ files makes it a fit for extensive personal libraries, while remote access and sharing broaden its use beyond a single local jukebox. Choose Madsonic if control over a personal collection matters more than access to a subscription catalog. A catalog-focused streaming service or buyers seeking a single-vendor mobile app ecosystem may be a better match.

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Madsonic pricing

Plans Free plan · 30-day trialFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Madsonic fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Offline listening	Not verified
Maximum audio quality	Not verified
Lossless audio	Not verified
Family plan	Not verified
Student plan	Not verified
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Free trial	30 days
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	9 integrations: Sonos, UPnP/DLNA, Chromecast, LDAP, Last.FM, Echonest …
Pricing	Free plan · 30-day trial (source)
Website	madsonic.org
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Madsonic integrations

Madsonic lists 9 integrations on its own site.

Sonos
UPnP/DLNA
Chromecast
LDAP
Last.FM
Echonest
MusicBrainz
IMDB
Dreambox

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