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Rhythmbox vs Receiver: catalog facts
RhythmboxReceiver
Free

Free and open source under the GPL v2.0 or later.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Linux Linux
  • Library management, podcasts and internet radio in one app
  • Fits the GNOME desktop
  • Curated collection of over 30,000 stations
  • Focus on discovering stations rather than searching by name
  • Built for Linux desktops, with no official Windows or macOS build
  • Project page gives little detail on features
  • Linux only
  • Needs an internet connection to stream
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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