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Music Player Daemon vs Roon: catalog facts
Music Player Daemon	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…
Linux, macOS, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux
Separates audio playback from the user interface Supports multiple compatible control clients	Combines library browsing with music metadata Integrates supported streaming services
Requires a separate client and configuration of audio outputs.	Requires a Roon license and compatible playback hardware or software.
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
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	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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