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Tambourine vs Rhythmbox: catalog facts
Tambourine	Rhythmbox
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free and open source under the GPL v2.0 or later.
Linux	Linux
Minimal, uncluttered interface Focused on local music files	Library management, podcasts and internet radio in one app Fits the GNOME desktop
Few features beyond browsing and playback No streaming service support	Built for Linux desktops, with no official Windows or macOS build Project page gives little detail on features
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-2.0-or-later
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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