Volumio
Volumio brings music files and streaming services together in a music player platform for Linux, Raspberry Pi, PC, web browsers, iOS, and Android.
What Volumio is
Volumio brings music files and streaming services together in a music player platform for Linux, Raspberry Pi, PC, web browsers, iOS, and Android. The free software can be installed on Raspberry Pi or PC (x86/x64), and users can control it through a browser interface or dedicated mobile apps. Standard includes core playback, CIFS and NFS network storage, UPnP and AirPlay playback, internet radio directories, and custom playlists. The listed format support spans audio formats such as MP3, FLAC, WAV, DSD, AAC, and OGG, along with video and container formats including MP4, MKV, MOV, and WebM. Volumio describes its playback system as optimized for bit-perfect audio. Premium adds synchronized multiroom playback, use on up to six devices, remote connections, Qobuz and TIDAL integrations, CD playback and ripping, Bluetooth playback, and digital and analog input playback. Users can also stream to Chromecast-enabled devices or Sonos. Developers can use WebSocket and HTTP REST APIs, and plugins can extend functionality. Premium monthly costs $8.49 a month; Premium yearly costs $79.99 a year. Volumio was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Florence, Italy.
Good
- Free software for Raspberry Pi and PC
- Supports CIFS, NFS, UPnP, and AirPlay
- Control through browser and mobile apps
- Supports a broad range of listed formats
- Provides APIs and plugins
Watch out
- Premium monthly costs $8.49 a month
- Premium yearly costs $79.99 a year
- Multiroom playback is a Premium feature
Who it suits
Volumio may suit listeners who want to bring local files, network storage, and streaming services into one player. Premium is relevant to people seeking multiroom playback, remote connections, or the listed additional integrations and inputs.
Verdict
Volumio offers core network playback for free, with Premium adding multi-device and listening features. Review the plan details to see whether its paid integrations and playback options suit your setup.
Plans and prices
From Volumio's own pricing page, checked 22 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Volumio Premium | — | Up to 6 devices · Remote connection to up to 6 devices |
| Volumio Standard | Free | Free software for Raspberry Pi or PC · FREE for everyone |
| Volumio Premium monthly | $8.49 a month | Up to 6 devices · multiroom sync · remote connection to up to 6 devices · Qobuz and TIDAL integrations · CD playback and ripping · Bluetooth playback · $8,49 monthly |
| Volumio Premium yearly | $79.99 a year | Up to 6 devices · multiroom sync · remote connection to up to 6 devices · Qobuz and TIDAL integrations · CD playback and ripping · Bluetooth playback · annually €69.99/$79,99/ £59,99 |
The facts
Each one read from Volumio's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- App and browser control
- Volumio can be controlled through its browser interface or dedicated iOS and Android apps.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Linux,Raspberry Pi,PC,web browser,iOS,Androidchecked 22 Sep 2026
What it does
- Casting
- Volumio says users can stream music to Chromecast-enabled devices or Sonos.checked 11 Oct 2026
- CD and inputs
- Premium supports CD playback and ripping, Bluetooth audio playback, and digital and analog input playback.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Developer access
- Volumio provides WebSocket and HTTP REST APIs and supports plugins to extend functionality.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Format support
- MP3,MP2,OGG,FLAC,OPUS,WAV,AIFF,DSD,AAC,MPC,WV,MP4,MKV,MOV,MPEG,OGV,WebM,WMA,WMVchecked 22 Sep 2026
- Install targets
- The free Volumio software is offered for Raspberry Pi and PC (x86/x64).checked 11 Oct 2026
- License model
- subscriptionchecked 22 Sep 2026
- Multiroom
- Premium supports synchronized multiroom playback and use on up to six devices.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Music sources
- Standard includes NAS mounting through CIFS and NFS, UPnP playback, AirPlay playback, and integrated internet radio directories.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Network playback
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Playback quality
- Volumio describes its system as optimized for bit-perfect audio playback and says it supports formats from MP3 to DSD.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Premium discovery
- Premium includes Supersearch, Infinity Playback, and related artist and album recommendations.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Premium integrations
- Premium lists native Qobuz and TIDAL integrations, Qobuz Connect, TIDAL Connect, and Highresaudio.com integration.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy and payments
- Volumio's privacy policy says payment processing shares only information necessary to complete a transaction with financial intermediaries.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Volumio brings music files and streaming services together in one music player platform.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs product questions to its Help Centre and invites users to its community forum.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Company background
- Volumio says it was founded by Michelangelo Guarise and is rooted in Florence, Italy.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2013checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Florence, Italychecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
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