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spotifyd vs OwnTone: catalog facts
spotifyd	OwnTone
Free Free and open source; you need your own Spotify account.	Free Free and open source.
Linux, Command line	macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted
Lightweight compared with the official client Spotify Connect support for remote control	Synchronized multiroom playback on AirPlay speakers Works with Chromecast, DAAP, Roku and MPD clients
Unofficial client that depends on Spotify's service No graphical interface of its own	Audio only; no video streaming Spotify playback requires a Premium account
Downloadable app	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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