# Cross-platform music library app?

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/cross-platform-music-library-app/36757
**Category:** Off Topic
**Created:** 2026-04-01T23:34:39Z
**Posts:** 10

## Post 1 by @NobodyNowhere — 2026-04-01T23:34:39Z

I’m a MacOS user who recently switched to Graphene. Are there any cross-platform apps that I can use to sync music libary across devices? I don’t want a streaming service. Like iTunes used to do in the olden days, I want to be able to put music in a library on my laptop and then just plug in my phone have it sync. Initially, I thought VLC would work, but I don’t see a syncing option.

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## Post 2 by @Expert4870 — 2026-04-02T00:35:08Z

My setup is:

Mac:

```
Nicotine for sourcing music–> /inbox–> lrcget at /inbox to download lyrics–> Mp3Tag at /inbox to fix tags and embed lyrics and fix names–> sort into folders as shown below–> Syncthing one way sync to Android.
```

I prefer to listen on the android because I can get hi-res direct audio path and EQ and the UI for Poweramp is insanely good. I used to use Doppler on the Mac if I wanted to listen, but now I use IINA, because my library is well-sorted and I don’t do serious listening on the Mac.

Android:

`Syncthing receive only from Mac into music folder–> point Poweramp at folder.`

Some examples of the organization:

` /music/T/Tame Impala/(2020) The Slow Rush/01 - One More Year.flac`

```
/music/A/A Tribe Called Quest/(1993) Midnight Marauders/01 - Midnight Marauders Tour Guide.flac
```

Pretty sure my setup would work on Windows because all the workflows are cross platform. I am happy to answer any questions.

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## Post 4 by @Libre_Software_Enjoyer — 2026-04-20T22:01:31Z

To sync (a) music folder(s), you could use any cloud provider or a self hosted setup, preferably in combination with Cryptomator to ensure good encryption.

Then you play the music from this folder with something like VLC.

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## Post 5 by @Acephali — 2026-05-16T22:48:11Z

I personaly use [https://jellyfin.org](https://jellyfin.org)  
Only for my Music. I don´t need no Spotify anymore, and have all my music allways with me.  
Jellyfin is available on most popular platforms.

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## Post 6 by @anonymous568 — 2026-05-16T23:28:06Z

I have absolutely perfect memory. Whenever I want to listen to music, I recall my memories of them.

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## Post 7 by @progress_applause830 — 2026-05-16T23:59:18Z

You can use [Syncthing](https://syncthing.net/) to sync your songs between your phone and laptop. To play your music, you can use [Auxio](https://github.com/OxygenCobalt/Auxio) on your phone, and a music player for Mac.

For me, since I like to self-host, I use [Navidrome](https://www.navidrome.org/) on my server, [Tempus](https://eddyizm.github.io/tempus/) on Graphene OS, and [Feishin](https://github.com/jeffvli/feishin) for Linux (also available on MacOS).

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## Post 8 by @Archer — 2026-05-18T19:51:00Z

> [@NobodyNowhere](#):
>
> Initially, I thought VLC would work, but I don’t see a syncing option.

At least you could sync the folder in which the music files are stored.

But I dont know if its possible to sync playlists and settings

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## Post 9 by @crossroads — 2026-05-19T07:40:02Z

I did that, and had to change paths in .m3u file. But it wasn’t a big deal, as it’s only for few playlists. Clementine on PC, Auxio on the phone

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## Post 10 by @Kris — 2026-05-19T17:05:55Z

Sadly there is no Open Source alternative to Apple Music.app on macOS.

I had the same question. Just wish to hear local music.