Transfer Navidrome playlists
to Spotify
Move your entire Navidrome library — playlists, albums, liked songs, artists — to Spotify in minutes. No manual work needed.
Try for freeFree transfer up to 200 tracks · No credit card
Switching from Navidrome to Spotify takes 2-5 minutes for about 500 tracks. Whether you're chasing a better music catalog, more useful features, or a cheaper subscription, you don't have to leave your library behind.
Forget the headache of recreating every playlist by hand. With modern sync tools, you can port over your entire collection of tracks and albums in a few clicks.
In this guide, you'll learn how to move your music library from Navidrome to Spotify, what differences exist between the two platforms, and which one might be the better choice depending on your listening habits.
How it works
Transfer in 4 easy steps
Step 01
Download MusConv
Install the app on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android or use the Web version.
Step 02
Select Navidrome as source
Open MusConv and connect your Navidrome account as the source service.
Step 03
Choose what to transfer
Select playlists, albums, liked songs or followed artists you want to move.
Step 04
Transfer & done
Select Spotify as destination, hit Transfer, and grab a coffee while we do the work.
What transfers
Everything in your Navidrome library
Playlists
All your Navidrome playlists — public, private, and collaborative — transferred to Spotify with track order preserved.
Supported
Albums
Move your saved and followed albums from Navidrome to Spotify. Artist name, release year and album artwork are matched automatically.
Supported
Artists
Keep following your favorite artists after switching. MusConv transfers your full followed artists list so you never miss new releases.
Supported
Liked tracks
Your full "Liked Songs" library from Navidrome is transferred to Spotify automatically — every saved track, in the right order.
Supported
Albums
How to transfer albums from Navidrome to Spotify
Before transferring albums, ensure you have the MusConv app downloaded. Then follow these steps:
1
Select Navidrome as source
Open MusConv and connect your 
Navidrome account.
Navidrome account.2
Select albums you want to transfer
Switch to the Albums tab and choose which saved albums to move.
3
Select Spotify as destination
Choose 
Spotify as the destination and press Transfer.
Spotify as the destination and press Transfer.4
Enjoy your albums in Spotify
Once complete, all transferred albums appear in your Spotify library, ready to play.
Artists
How to transfer followed artists from Navidrome to Spotify
Keep your artist subscriptions intact when switching platforms:
1
Select Navidrome as source
Open MusConv and connect your Navidrome account.
Navidrome account.2
Select artists you want to transfer
Switch to the Artists tab and select which followed artists to move to Spotify.
3
Select Spotify as destination
Choose Spotify as the destination and press Transfer.
Spotify as the destination and press Transfer.4
Follow artists in Spotify
Your followed artists now appear in Spotify — new releases from them will show up automatically.
Liked tracks
How to transfer liked songs from Navidrome to Spotify
Your saved songs library moves with you — here's how:
1
Select Navidrome as source
Open MusConv and connect your Navidrome account.
Navidrome account.2
Select your liked tracks
Open the Liked Songs tab and select all saved tracks you want to transfer.
3
Select Spotify as destination
Choose Spotify as the destination and press Transfer.
Spotify as the destination and press Transfer.4
Find your songs in Spotify
All transferred tracks appear in your Spotify Liked Songs library — ready to play instantly.
Alternative method
Transfer via CSV backup
Use this method to create a full backup of your music data before importing to Spotify.
1
Select Navidrome as source
Open MusConv and connect your Navidrome account.
Navidrome account.2
Export to CSV
Select the content you want to export, then choose CSV as the destination. This creates a full backup file.
3
Import CSV to Spotify
Select CSV as the new source, open the saved file, then choose Spotify as the destination and press Transfer.
Spotify as the destination and press Transfer.About the services
What is Navidrome and what is Spotify
Navidrome
Your music. Your server. Your rules.Navidrome is a free, open-source music server designed for standalone installation that converts your personal music collection in FLAC, MP3, or lossless formats into a Spotify-style streaming service. It is developed in the Go programming language and is fully compatible with the Subsonic API. It works with dozens of third-party apps for iOS, Android, desktop computers, and web browsers.
Pros
- Completely free and open-source
- True lossless streaming with no compression
- Full ownership, your library never disappears
- Compatible with the entire Subsonic client ecosystem
Cons
- Requires self-hosting, no official cloud-hosted option
- No official mobile apps
- No built-in music discovery or recommendation algorithm
- Initial setup requires basic technical knowledge
Spotify
Personalized music streamingSpotify is one of the world’s most popular music streaming services, known for its recommendation algorithms and personalized playlists. The service focuses on discovering new music and artists through carefully curated recommendations and analysis of users’ music tastes.
Pros
- Large music library
- Excellent personal recommendations
- Cross-platform
- Sharing features
Cons
- Limited support for lossless audio
- Not a good choice for audiophiles
- Low royalty payments to artists
- Frequent advertising in the free version
Comparison
Navidrome
VSSpotify
Lossless FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, plus MP3, AAC, OGG, OPUS, WMA
Audio quality
320 kbps, Ogg, Vorbis
Unlimited — your own personal library
Catalog
100M+ Tracks & 5M+ Podcasts
Smart Playlists, Instant Mix, Last.fm & ListenBrainz Scrobbling
Features
Top Algorithms, Discover Weekly
Free, open-source (GPL 3.0) — only cost is your own server or hosting
Price
Free (Ads), Premium from $10.99/mo
Self-hosted Web UI
Platforms
Mobile, Desktop, Smart TVs, Speakers, Wearables
If you have to choose between Navidrome and Spotify, you should consider how the two platforms handle music streaming.
Navidrome is well known for self-hosted lossless streaming with full library ownership, which makes it a strong choice for listeners who appreciate streaming a personal FLAC/lossless music collection.
On the other hand, Spotify is more about personalized recommendations and playlists, so it's great for people who like search for new music and daily soundtrack.
When it comes to finding new tracks, Navidrome offers Last.fm and ListenBrainz scrobbling integration plus smart/instant mix generation, while Spotify is all about algorithmic playlists like Discover Weekly.
Both platforms give you pretty much all the music in the world, but they feel totally different once you start using them. It really comes down to which interface clicks with you, how well it plays with your other gadgets, and how much you care about high-end sound.
Ultimately, the best platform depends on whether you prioritize control of your own music library, with no monthly fees or licensing restrictions or smart recommendations.
Ready to make export? Switching from Navidrome to Spotify is a breeze, so you can dive into a new app without losing your entire music collection. Whether you're moving for better sound, cooler features, or because it just works better with your gear, moving your playlists means your favorite tracks are always right there with you.
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