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Roon vs Music Player Daemon: catalog facts
Roon	Music Player Daemon
Paid Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the…	Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux, macOS, Self-hosted
Combines library browsing with music metadata Integrates supported streaming services	Separates audio playback from the user interface Supports multiple compatible control clients
Requires a Roon license and compatible playback hardware or software.	Requires a separate client and configuration of audio outputs.
Downloadable app	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open 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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