Supported Servers
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Amcfy Music supports connection to a wide range of music server platforms, covering both open-source self-hosted and commercial closed-source solutions. Below is a complete list of all supported servers.
Daoliyu
- Type: Partner backend
- Protocol: REST API
- Authentication: Username + Password
- Features:
- Amcfy Music's official partner backend, deeply integrated with Daoliyu
- Optimized for mobile
- Favorites
- Ratings
- Playlists
- Music library scanning
- Lyrics
- Multiple audio format support
- Audiobooks support
- Music Video (MV) support
- Use Case: Suitable for users seeking the best Amcfy Music experience
- Notes:
- Requires self-deployment of the Daoliyu backend service
Subsonic
- Type: Closed-source
- Protocol: Subsonic API
- Authentication: Username + Password
- Features:
- The most classic Subsonic API implementation, one of the most popular servers in the ecosystem
- Favorites (Star/Unstar)
- Ratings
- Playlist management
- Random Songs
- Cover Art
- Browse by genre/folder/album
- Library Scan
- Notes:
- Some advanced features require a Premium license
- Older API version, does not support OpenSubsonic extensions
Navidrome
- Type: Open-source (⭐ 16.9K)
- Protocol: OpenSubsonic 0.3
- Authentication: Username + Password
- Features:
- Modern Web UI, lightweight and efficient
- OpenSubsonic extended API support
- Favorites (Star/Unstar)
- 5-star Ratings (Scrobble)
- Playlist management
- Artist/Album listing
- Browse by genre/folder
- Library Scan
- User management
- Compatible with all Subsonic clients
- Use Case: Ideal for users seeking a lightweight, modern experience with an open-source solution
- Notes:
- Does not support multi-valued tags
- Transcoding requires additional configuration by default
Jellyfin
- Type: Open-source (⭐ 44.6K)
- Protocol: Jellyfin API
- Authentication: Username + Password / API Key
- Features:
- Fully open-source media server with an active community
- Favorites
- Playlist management
- Music library browsing (by artist/album/song)
- Cover and artist images
- DLNA casting
- Instant Mix
- Transcoding
- Multi-user management
- Use Case: Suitable for users who already have a Jellyfin server, especially those using both video and music
- Notes:
- Music features are slightly weaker compared to dedicated music servers
- API response speed depends on server performance
- Initial large library sync may be slow
Emby
- Type: Closed-source (⭐ 4.1K)
- Protocol: Emby API
- Authentication: Username + Password / API Key
- Features:
- Commercial media server with a polished UI
- Favorites
- Playlist management
- Music library browsing
- Cover and artist images
- Instant Mix
- Transcoding
- Multi-user management
- DLNA
- Notes:
- Emby Premiere subscription required for full features (e.g., hardware transcoding)
- Closed-source, cannot be modified
- Music is not its core strength
Plex
- Type: Closed-source
- Protocol: Plex API + OAuth2
- Authentication: OAuth2 (Plex account login)
- Features:
- One of the most mature commercial media servers
- Favorites (Rating / Favorite)
- Playlist management
- Smart playlists
- Cover and artist images
- Plexamp integration
- Sonic Analysis (acoustic analysis)
- Transcoding
- Use Case: Suitable for Plex Pass subscribers seeking the best music experience
- Notes:
- Requires Plex account login (OAuth2)
- Some features require Plex Pass subscription
- Closed-source, be mindful of privacy
Gonic
- Type: Open-source (⭐ 2K)
- Protocol: Subsonic API
- Authentication: Username + Password
- Features:
- Lightweight Go implementation, extremely low resource usage
- Full Subsonic protocol support
- Favorites and ratings
- Playlists
- Cover Art
- Perfect for low-spec devices (Raspberry Pi, etc.)
- Use Case: Ideal for resource-constrained devices such as low-end NAS or Raspberry Pi
AudioStation (Synology DSM)
- Type: Closed-source (Synology DSM package)
- Protocol: Custom API
- Authentication: DSM Account + Password / OTP
- Features:
- Synology NAS official music package
- Playlist management
- Favorites
- Ratings
- Browse by folder/album/artist
- Transcoding
- DLNA
- Deep DSM integration
- Use Case: Suitable for Synology NAS users, no additional server deployment needed
- Notes:
- Synology devices only
- Non-standard protocol, limited feature coverage
- Some features depend on DSM version
Audiobookshelf
- Type: Open-source
- Protocol: Custom API
- Authentication: Username + Password
- Features:
- Designed specifically for audiobooks and podcasts
- Playback progress memory
- Chapter navigation
- Playback speed control
- Favorites
- Playlists
- Multi-user
- Automatic metadata fetching
- Use Case: Suitable for users managing audiobooks and podcasts
- Notes:
- Primarily designed for audio content, limited music support
- Non-standard music protocol
WebDAV
- Type: Universal protocol
- Protocol: WebDAV
- Authentication: Username + Password / Token
- Features:
- Universal file access protocol, extremely broad compatibility
- Directly reads music files from remote file systems
- No dedicated music server required
- Folder browsing
- Cover images (requires agreed naming convention)
- Use Case: Suitable for users with NAS or cloud storage who want direct file playback
- Notes:
- No music library management (no favorites, ratings, etc.)
- Cannot scan music library metadata
- Only supports folder-based browsing
- Performance heavily affected by network conditions
Other Compatible Services
The following services are also compatible with Amcfy Music:
| Service | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gonic | Open-source / Go | Lightweight Subsonic protocol implementation |
| LMS | Open-source / C++ | Minimalist music server, extremely low resource usage |
| qm-music | Open-source | Lightweight music management backend |
| music-tag-web | Open-source | Music tag management and editing platform |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Daoliyu | Subsonic | Navidrome | Jellyfin | Emby | Plex | Gonic | AudioStation | Audiobookshelf | WebDAV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Favorites | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Ratings | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Playlists | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Library Scan | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Transcoding | ✅ | ❌ | Optional | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Cover Art | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Folder Browse | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Multi-user | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Audiobooks | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| DLNA | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Open-source | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | - |
Selection Guide
🥇 Top Recommendation
- Daoliyu Music: Amcfy Music's official partner with deep app integration — the recommended first choice.
🥈 Open-Source Pick
- Navidrome: Open-source, modern, lightweight, active community — the best entry into the Subsonic ecosystem.
For NAS Users
- Synology users: Use AudioStation directly or deploy Navidrome
- QNAP/other NAS users: Deploy Navidrome or Jellyfin
Video + Music All-in-One
- Jellyfin (open-source) or Plex (commercial): One server for both video and music.
For Audiobook Enthusiasts
- Audiobookshelf: Designed for audiobooks, supports progress memory and chapter navigation.
- Daoliyu: Native audiobook support with deep Amcfy Music integration.
For Minimalists
- WebDAV: No dedicated server needed, direct file access.
- Gonic or LMS: Ultra-low resource usage, perfect for Raspberry Pi and low-spec devices.
Copyright
License under:Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY-4.0)