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Lyrion Music Server vs Music Assistant: catalog facts
Lyrion Music Server	Music Assistant
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Keeps Squeezebox hardware working after Logitech's exit Combines local files, internet radio and streaming services	Unifies supported music providers Controls playback across compatible players
Built around the Squeezebox player ecosystem Setting up players and plugins has a learning curve	Streaming services may require their own subscriptions and supported accounts.
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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