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netjukebox
What netjukebox is
netjukebox is a web-based media jukebox for MPD, VideoLAN, and Winamp/httpQ. It can run on its own, provide client/server playback over a network, or remotely control those media players. It streams audio using HTML5, with automatic M3U/HLS fallback for clients that do not support native playback. Users can download original files or transcode them to another format or bitrate, and the software can generate PDF CD covers. Listed audio formats are MP3 and FLAC. The current version is free under the GNU GPLv3 license and can be self-hosted; supported platforms include web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS. Manual installation requires Apache, PHP with GD2, ICONV, and MYSQLI extensions, plus MySQL or MariaDB. Client/server playback between computers requires a working network share. The download page offers the PHP application and separate helper applications for Windows. Installation instructions also direct users to change the default administrator password through the web interface.
Who it suits
netjukebox suits people who want a web-based jukebox for MPD, VideoLAN, or Winamp/httpQ, including those setting up network playback. It is also an option for users comfortable with its server requirements and self-hosted installation.
What it does well
- Free current version licensed under GNU GPLv3.
- Supports standalone, network, and remote-control playback.
- HTML5 streaming includes M3U/HLS fallback.
- Can transcode downloads to another format or bitrate.
- Generates PDF CD covers.
What to know first
- Manual installation requires Apache and PHP extensions.
- Network playback requires a working network share.
- Installation instructions require changing the default admin password.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| netjukebox | Free · current version · GNU GPLv3 | Free |
As netjukebox.nl lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
netjukebox offers several playback modes, streaming fallback, and file transcoding without a listed charge. Its installation requirements and network-share dependency are important considerations for self-hosted or multi-computer use.
Facts from netjukebox's own pages
- Download
- The download page provides the PHP application and separate helper applications for Windows. · netjukebox.nl, 11 Oct 2026
- Format support
- MP3,FLAC · netjukebox.nl, 22 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · netjukebox.nl, 22 Sept 2026
- Installation
- The installation page instructs users to change the default admin password through the web interface. · netjukebox.nl, 11 Oct 2026
- License model
- free · netjukebox.nl, 22 Sept 2026
- Maker
- Willem Bartels says he started the project for his own use and made it open source after positive reactions. · netjukebox.nl, 11 Oct 2026
- Network playback
- Yes · netjukebox.nl, 22 Sept 2026
- Network use
- Client/server playback across computers on a network requires a working network share. · netjukebox.nl, 11 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The current version is free and licensed under GNU GPLv3. · netjukebox.nl, 11 Oct 2026
- PDF covers
- The software can generate PDF CD covers on the fly. · netjukebox.nl, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS · netjukebox.nl, 22 Sept 2026
- Playback modes
- It supports standalone use, client/server playback over a network, and remote control of MPD, VideoLAN or Winamp. · netjukebox.nl, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- netjukebox is a web-based media jukebox for MPD, VideoLAN and Winamp/httpQ. · netjukebox.nl, 11 Oct 2026
- Server requirements
- Manual installation requires Apache, PHP with GD2, ICONV and MYSQLI extensions, and MySQL or MariaDB. · netjukebox.nl, 11 Oct 2026
- Streaming
- It supports native HTML5 audio streaming and automatic M3U/HLS fallback for unsupported clients. · netjukebox.nl, 11 Oct 2026
- Transcoding
- Users can download the original file or transcode it to another format or bitrate. · netjukebox.nl, 11 Oct 2026
Where netjukebox stands on Freedom251
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