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Music Player Daemon vs Lyrion Music Server: catalog facts
Music Player Daemon	Lyrion Music Server
Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.	Free Free and open source.
Linux, macOS, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Separates audio playback from the user interface Supports multiple compatible control clients	Keeps Squeezebox hardware working after Logitech's exit Combines local files, internet radio and streaming services
Requires a separate client and configuration of audio outputs.	Built around the Squeezebox player ecosystem Setting up players and plugins has a learning curve
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open 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	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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