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Snapcast vs Lyrion Music Server: catalog facts
Snapcast	Lyrion Music Server
Free Free to use, with source code published on GitHub.	Free Free and open source.
Linux, Self-hosted, Command line	Self-hosted
Clients play in sync across rooms Separate server, client and control components	Keeps Squeezebox hardware working after Logitech's exit Combines local files, internet radio and streaming services
Requires setting up a server and clients on each playback device More technical to configure than consumer multiroom speakers	Built around the Squeezebox player ecosystem Setting up players and plugins has a learning curve
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	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
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 23, 2026

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