Music Player Daemon
7.4#12 in media player softwareFree planFree planAndroidAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMusic Player Daemon vs Volumio
What both publish
| Fact | Music Player Daemon | Volumio |
|---|---|---|
| Format support | WAV,AIFF,AAC,FLAC,DSDIFF,DSF,MP3,FFmpeg-supported codecs | MP3,MP2,OGG,FLAC,OPUS,WAV,AIFF,DSD,AAC,MPC,WV,MP4,MKV,MOV,MPEG,OGV,WebM,WMA,WMV |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License model | free | subscription |
| Network playback | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The project lists a help page, forum, IRC, and bug tracker as support channels. | The maker directs product questions to its Help Centre and invites users to its community forum. |
| Supported platforms | Linux,Windows,macOS,Android | Linux,Raspberry Pi,PC,web browser,iOS,Android |
Music Player Daemon plans
- Music Player DaemonFree
Volumio plans
- Volumio Premium—
- Volumio StandardFree
- Volumio Premium monthly$8.49 a month
- Volumio Premium yearly$79.99 a year
Pick Music Player Daemon if…
MPD suits listeners and self-hosters who want network-controlled playback across Linux, Windows, macOS, or Android. It also fits users who need configurable audio processing, remote file-server storage, and a choice of client interfaces.
Pick Volumio if…
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.