Subsonic is an open source web program for Windows that supports MP3, OGG, AAC and other audio and video formats. Thanks to this tool, you can stream music to portable devices, manage your music collection, download podcasts, as well as get online info, such as cover art and lyrics.

Pleasant layout

The application comes equipped with a clean and web-driven graphical interface. This means you are able to access the main features via your preferred browser, be it Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Internet Explorer, or another one. You also have the ability to secure your server by specifying a master password and creating user accounts with different privileges. It is also possible to set up media folders and tweak various network settings.

When it comes to adding media folders, all you need to do is provide the full path to the target directory. In addition, you can make the program scan the contents at a specified time interval and clean the database by removing unnecessary information about files.

Manage playlists

Another advantage of using this piece of software is the possibility to create custom playlists or import them from files in PLS, M3U or XSPF format. You are also allowed to organize a list with your favorite artists, albums and songs. Moreover, you can use the built-in player to listen to songs, adjust their volume, shuffle and repeat audio tracks.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
gives you the ability stream your multimedia content;
you can listen to songs and convert them to other formats;
it is possible to create playlists or import existing ones.