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Rhythmbox vs Tauon: catalog facts
Rhythmbox	Tauon
Free Free and open source under the GPL v2.0 or later.	Free Free and open source, supported by donations through GitHub Sponsors and Patreon.
Linux	Linux
Library management, podcasts and internet radio in one app Fits the GNOME desktop	Wide codec support with CUE sheets and gapless playback Streams from Jellyfin and Airsonic servers
Built for Linux desktops, with no official Windows or macOS build Project page gives little detail on features	Mainly aimed at Linux desktops Built around local files and self-hosted servers, not commercial streaming services
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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