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netjukebox

Free#37 of 75 in Media Player Software

netjukebox: A free, self-hosted web jukebox for technical users managing personal media libraries. Ranked #37 of 75 in Media Player Software by our editors (5.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for self-hosted web jukebox operators.

5.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.3 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Self-hosted web jukebox operators
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Network playback
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Streams audio through HTML5 with M3U/HLS fallback for unsupported clients
- Supports MPD, VLC, and Winamp/httpQ playback integration
- Offers user privileges, uploads, transcoding, and library database updates
Where it doesn't
- Installation requires a web server, PHP, and MySQL or MariaDB
- The published format support centers on MP3 and FLAC
- Its server-oriented design is less suited to conventional standalone playback

Our verdict on netjukebox

netjukebox is a free, open-source, self-hosted web application for organizing and playing music and video libraries. It can run standalone on one computer, serve media across a network, or act as a remote control for MPD, VideoLAN, and Winamp/httpQ. The web-based jukebox interface includes HTML5 audio streaming, playlist controls, downloads, transcoding, user accounts, and PDF cover generation. It is aimed at technically capable individuals and small home or network environments that want browser-based access to a personal media collection.

The main setup consideration is that netjukebox is not a conventional desktop player installed and opened on its own. Installation requires a web server, PHP, and MySQL or MariaDB, so the deployment involves configuring a server environment and database. Once available, the software can update its media library, accept uploads, download original files, or transcode them to another format or bitrate. User accounts with configurable privileges also make it suitable for shared access, while standalone, client/server, and remote-control operation cover several operating patterns.

Its strongest fit is for users who already want a self-hosted web jukebox and value integration with an existing playback environment. MPD, VideoLAN/VLC, Winamp with the httpQ plugin, MySQL, and MariaDB are supported, and the interface can fall back to M3U or HLS for unsupported clients. The category specification lists MP3 and FLAC format support, which keeps the verified media scope focused. Choose netjukebox for browser-based network playback, library management, and control across supported systems; choose another option if you want a conventional standalone player or broader published format coverage.

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netjukebox pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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netjukebox fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
Network playback	Yes
Subtitle support	Not verified
Format support	MP3, FLAC
Hardware acceleration	Not verified
4K playback	Not verified
License model	Free
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: Music Player Daemon (MPD), VideoLAN/VLC, Winamp with httpQ plugin, MySQL, MariaDB
Pricing	Free plan
Website	netjukebox.nl
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

netjukebox integrations

netjukebox lists 5 integrations on its own site.

Music Player Daemon (MPD)
VideoLAN/VLC
Winamp with httpQ plugin
MySQL
MariaDB

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