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

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