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Music Assistant vs Roon: catalog facts
Music Assistant	Roon
Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.	Paid Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the…
Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux
Unifies supported music providers Controls playback across compatible players	Combines library browsing with music metadata Integrates supported streaming services
Streaming services may require their own subscriptions and supported accounts.	Requires a Roon license and compatible playback hardware or software.
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
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 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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