Rhythmbox als Linux-Alternative zu Apple Music

Aktualisiert am 29. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

Rhythmbox is a solid local music manager but a poor replacement for Apple Music if you rely on streaming. It handles local files, podcasts, and radio well, fitting the free/open-source requirement. However, it lacks native Apple Music integration, meaning you lose access to your curated cloud library and playlists. It suits users who primarily play local files and want a simple GNOME-native player. If your workflow depends heavily on Apple’s streaming ecosystem, Rhythmbox will feel incomplete without third-party workarounds or a separate streaming client.

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Lizenz: GPL-2.0+ and GFDL-1.3
Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 3.5.1 (24. August 2026)
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Was gleich funktioniert

Manages local music libraries and playlists
Supports podcast and internet radio streams
Provides desktop notifications for track changes
Allows organization of audio files by artist, album, and genre

Was anders ist

Lacks native Apple Music streaming or account integration
Does not sync cloud-based libraries or playlists across devices
No built-in access to Apple’s curated radio stations or editorial content
Interface is utilitarian compared to Apple Music’s polished design

Ihre Apple Music-Dateien öffnen

Rhythmbox plays standard local audio formats like MP3, FLAC, and OGG. If you have downloaded Apple Music files, they are likely DRM-protected and will not play in Rhythmbox. You can import your local, unprotected music files directly. There is no direct export tool for Apple Music playlists, but you can manually recreate them or use third-party scripts to convert M3U8 files if you have access to the stream URLs.

Von Apple Music zu Rhythmbox wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Install Rhythmbox from your distribution’s package manager or Flathub
Copy your local, non-DRM music files to a directory on your Linux system
Open Rhythmbox and use the 'Import' function to add your local music directory
Manually recreate essential playlists in Rhythmbox
Configure podcast and radio stream URLs in the respective sections
Set up Last.fm integration if you want scrobbling features

Wichtige Funktionen von Rhythmbox

Spielt lokale Audiodateien (MP3, FLAC, OGG usw.)
Importiert und organisiert Musik aus Ihrem Dateisystem
Unterstützt Podcasts und Internetradio‑Streams
Synchronisiert mit tragbaren Geräten, einschließlich Android
Integriert sich in Last.fm für Scrobbling
Erweiterbar über Python‑ und C‑Plugins
Unterstützt CD‑Ripping und Magnatune‑Integration
Läuft auf den wichtigsten Linux‑Distributionen über native Pakete

Rhythmbox unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.gnome.Rhythmbox3

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install rhythmbox

Debiansudo apt install rhythmbox

Fedorasudo dnf install rhythmbox

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S rhythmbox

openSUSEsudo zypper install rhythmbox

Häufige Fragen

Can I stream Apple Music directly in Rhythmbox?

No. Rhythmbox does not have native support for Apple Music. You would need to use a separate client or web browser for streaming, while using Rhythmbox for local files.

Does Rhythmbox sync with my phone?

Yes, it supports syncing with portable devices, including Android phones, allowing you to transfer local music files directly.

Is Rhythmbox free?

Yes, it is free and open-source software licensed under GPL-2.0+ and GFDL-1.3, with no subscription fees.