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Tauon vs Rhythmbox: catalog facts
Tauon	Rhythmbox
Free Free and open source, supported by donations through GitHub Sponsors and Patreon.	Free Free and open source under the GPL v2.0 or later.
Linux	Linux
Wide codec support with CUE sheets and gapless playback Streams from Jellyfin and Airsonic servers	Library management, podcasts and internet radio in one app Fits the GNOME desktop
Mainly aimed at Linux desktops Built around local files and self-hosted servers, not commercial streaming services	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 September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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