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OwnTone vs Mopidy: catalog facts
OwnToneMopidy
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free to use, with source code published on GitHub.

macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Synchronized multiroom playback on AirPlay speakers
  • Works with Chromecast, DAAP, Roku and MPD clients
  • Extensions add many music sources and frontends
  • Works with existing MPD and web clients
  • Audio only; no video streaming
  • Spotify playback requires a Premium account
  • No Windows support mentioned
  • Streaming service support depends on third-party extensions
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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