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Lyrion Music Server vs OwnTone: catalog facts
Lyrion Music Server	OwnTone
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Self-hosted	macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted
Keeps Squeezebox hardware working after Logitech's exit Combines local files, internet radio and streaming services	Synchronized multiroom playback on AirPlay speakers Works with Chromecast, DAAP, Roku and MPD clients
Built around the Squeezebox player ecosystem Setting up players and plugins has a learning curve	Audio only; no video streaming Spotify playback requires a Premium account
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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