Crates vs AudioServe

Crates is a music app for dedicated listeners who truly care about their music collection. Build, organize, and explore your music library across local files and streaming sources - all in one place. Crates Mobile is a companion app to Crates Desktop (Mac & PC). It requires a desktop installation and currently works with Supporter accounts. Crates connects directly to your desktop and syncs your music library securely - no third-party uploads. Your collection stays yours. - Sync your full music library to mobile - Transfer audio files over Wi-Fi in one click - Automatically convert FLAC, WAV, AIFF and more to save space - Play everything from one app (local files + Bandcamp, YouTube, SoundCloud) - Stream your desktop library directly to your phone over Wi-Fi Crates is built for listeners who want control, quality, and a better way to manage their music beyond traditional streaming apps. Join our community on Discord to share feedback, report issues, and help define what comes next. Crates Team

AudioServe is a dedicated music player for Plex, designed to make listening to your personal music collection simple and enjoyable. Connect to your Plex account and stream music from your own Plex Media Server with a clean, focused interface built around finding and playing music quickly. Browse your library by artist, album or song, create playlists, search your entire collection, and keep your favourite music available for offline listening when supported by your Plex account. Features: • Stream music from your Plex Media Server • Browse artists, albums and songs • Fast library-wide search • Create and manage playlists • Download music for offline playback • Clean, simplified interface • Add and listen to your favourite online radio station • Listen in your vehicle, with support for CarPlay Requirements: • A Plex account is required • Access to a Plex Media Server with a music library is required • Some features, including downloads, depend on your Plex account type, server configuration, and Plex Pass entitlements AudioServe is an independent third-party client for Plex and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Plex, Inc.