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SnapcastOwnTone
Free

Free to use, with source code published on GitHub.

 Free

Free and open source.

Linux, Self-hosted, Command line macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted
  • Clients play in sync across rooms
  • Separate server, client and control components
  • Synchronized multiroom playback on AirPlay speakers
  • Works with Chromecast, DAAP, Roku and MPD clients
  • Requires setting up a server and clients on each playback device
  • More technical to configure than consumer multiroom speakers
  • Audio only; no video streaming
  • Spotify playback requires a Premium account
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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