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StreamMusic vs Submariner

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

StreamMusic

6.0
Media & Design

Music client compatible with self-hosted music services

Submariner

6.5
Media & Design

Subsonic client

Metric StreamMusic Submariner
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 6.5
30-day Installs 11 30
90-day Installs 24 134
365-day Installs 73 562
Version 1.3.9 3.4
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.2K 187
GitHub Forks 83 7
Open Issues 479 54
License BSD-3-Clause
Language JavaScript Swift
Last GitHub Commit 5mo ago 5mo ago
First Seen Dec 26, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

StreamMusic

StreamMusic is a versatile music client supporting multiple self-hosted services like Subsonic, Navidrome, Jellyfin, and Emby. It offers cross-platform compatibility and integrates seamlessly with various music servers, making it ideal for users managing their own music libraries.

StreamMusic connects to self-hosted music services and provides a unified interface for accessing and playing music.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for macOS, iOS, Android, and Windows
  • + Compatibility with multiple self-hosted music services
  • + Open-source project with active development

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update functionality
  • - High number of open issues on GitHub
  • - No notable community presence on HN or Reddit

Submariner

Submariner is a macOS client for streaming music from Subsonic servers, offering a sleek and native interface for music enthusiasts who prefer using Subsonic.

Submariner streams music from Subsonic servers to macOS devices.

Pros

  • + Native macOS interface provides a smooth user experience.
  • + Supports Subsonic server features for comprehensive music streaming.
  • + Regular updates indicate ongoing development.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates may inconvenience some users.
  • - Open issues, such as metadata display problems, remain unresolved.