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The trade-off today
- The subscription server
- The do-it-yourself server
- The local player
Where Quven stands
- Free for personal use
- Native playback on the devices you use
- One integrated platform
- Reachable on your terms
- No DRM, no lock-in
Side by side
| Capability | Quven | Closed servers | Open servers | Local players |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free for personal use | Limited | |||
| Native-first premium playback | Limited | |||
| Free remote access through your own network | Limited | |||
| Managed relay with no configuration | ||||
| Multi-user with synced watch state | ||||
| Hardware transcoding without a paywall | Limited | |||
| Writes a subtitle from the audio, on your own server (Pro) | ||||
| Integrated account, profiles & servers | Limited | |||
| No DRM, no per-seat fees | Limited |
A general comparison of common self-hosting approaches; capabilities vary by product and change over time.
Bring your library home.
Free for personal use, installed on your own hardware in a few minutes.