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Lyrion Music Server vs Snapcast: catalog facts
Lyrion Music Server	Snapcast
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to use, with source code published on GitHub.
Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
Keeps Squeezebox hardware working after Logitech's exit Combines local files, internet radio and streaming services	Clients play in sync across rooms Separate server, client and control components
Built around the Squeezebox player ecosystem Setting up players and plugins has a learning curve	Requires setting up a server and clients on each playback device More technical to configure than consumer multiroom speakers
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is 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 23, 2026

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