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Rygel vs Twonky Server: catalog facts
Rygel	Twonky Server
Free Free and open source under the GNU LGPL 2.1.	Paid Paid software; you choose a payment option before downloading.
Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrates with the GNOME desktop Shares audio, video and pictures over UPnP and DLNA	Works with standard DLNA and UPnP devices Combines media from several devices into one library
Linux-focused Fewer library management features than full media servers	Paid, with registration required Limited to streaming inside the home network
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: LGPL-2.1	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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