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Rygel vs Asset UPnP: catalog facts
Rygel	Asset UPnP
Free Free and open source under the GNU LGPL 2.1.	Paid Paid software with a free trial download.
Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Integrates with the GNOME desktop Shares audio, video and pictures over UPnP and DLNA	Browsing by composer, conductor, style and release On-the-fly transcoding, DSD support and ReplayGain
Linux-focused Fewer library management features than full media servers	Audio only, no video or photos Paid after the trial
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License: LGPL-2.1	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
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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