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Twonky Server vs Rygel: catalog facts
Twonky Server	Rygel
Paid Paid software; you choose a payment option before downloading.	Free Free and open source under the GNU LGPL 2.1.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux, Self-hosted
Works with standard DLNA and UPnP devices Combines media from several devices into one library	Integrates with the GNOME desktop Shares audio, video and pictures over UPnP and DLNA
Paid, with registration required Limited to streaming inside the home network	Linux-focused Fewer library management features than full media servers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License: Proprietary	License: LGPL-2.1
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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