Paid iTunes Alternatives for Linux

iTunes is not available for Linux but there are a few alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best paid Linux alternative is JRiver Media Center. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to iTunes and four of them are paid and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting paid Linux alternatives to iTunes are Audirvana, Roon and Vinyl Desktop.

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  1. JRiver Media Center icon

    JRiver Media Center

     40 likes

    JRiver Media Center is a multimedia application that allows the user to play and organize various types of media on a computer.

    55 JRiver Media Center alternatives

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    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    JRiver Media Center vs iTunes Comments
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    Its way beyond better than itunes.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    I like it because is what iTunes should have become after all of these years.

    I personally don't like the Music App anymore. Is a very bad option for any music lover with a HUGE library as in my case.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • JRiver Media Center is Paid and ProprietaryiTunes is Free and Proprietary
  2. Audirvana icon

    Audirvana

     11 likes

    The ultimate digital audio playback. Enjoy an uncompromised audio playback and make the most of your sound system with advanced options and settings.

    41 Audirvana alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Linux
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  4. Roon icon

    Roon

     9 likes

    Roon identifies your music files and streams, and then overlays a ton of rich metadata to add context to what you're listening to. That information drives Roon's unique experience of browsing, discovering, and organizing music.

    227 Roon alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Synology C2
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  5. Vinyl Desktop icon

    Vinyl Desktop

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    An easy-to-use audio player that accurately simulates a vinyl turntable right on your desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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