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Roon vs OwnTone: catalog facts
Roon	OwnTone
Paid Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the…	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted
Combines library browsing with music metadata Integrates supported streaming services	Synchronized multiroom playback on AirPlay speakers Works with Chromecast, DAAP, Roku and MPD clients
Requires a Roon license and compatible playback hardware or software.	Audio only; no video streaming Spotify playback requires a Premium account
Downloadable app	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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