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Rhythmbox como alternativa Linux a iTunes
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Nuestra opinión
Rhythmbox is a reasonable replacement for iTunes if you primarily manage local music libraries, play audio, and subscribe to podcasts. It handles common audio formats, syncs with Android devices, and supports playlists and gapless playback. However, it lacks built-in video support and has limited podcast management compared to iTunes. Users seeking a simple, open-source music hub under GNOME will find it functional, but those relying heavily on video or cloud integration may need supplementary tools.
- Licencia
- GPL-2.0+ and GFDL-1.3
- Precio
- Gratis
- Última versión
- 3.5.1 (24 de agosto de 2026)
- Valoración
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Lo que funciona igual
- Plays MP3, FLAC, AAC, and other common audio formats via GStreamer
- Manages large music libraries with metadata editing and sorting
- Supports podcast subscription and download through RSS
- Syncs music to Android and other portable devices
- Allows creation and management of playlists and smart playlists
Lo que cambia
- Does not play or manage video files — no video playback support
- Podcast management is basic; no episode auto-delete or advanced organization
- No built-in store or cloud syncing like iTunes Match or iCloud
- Gapless playback support is present but not always enabled by default
- No support for CD burning; CD ripping is available but minimal
Abrir tus archivos de iTunes
Rhythmbox reads standard audio files (MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC) that iTunes uses, so your music library transfers directly. It does not read proprietary iTunesDB files, but your media files themselves are accessible if copied to Linux. Playlists saved as M3U or XSPF can be imported. Video files like .m4v from iTunes won’t play in Rhythmbox — use a video player like VLC. Metadata (tags) are preserved, but DRM-protected files won’t work.
Pasar de iTunes a Rhythmbox, paso a paso
- Copy your iTunes music folder to your Linux home directory
- Install Rhythmbox via your distribution's package manager
- Open Rhythmbox and set the music directory to your copied files
- Enable the Podcasts plugin and subscribe to feeds manually
- Connect your Android device and enable MTP for syncing
Funciones clave de Rhythmbox
- Reproduce archivos de audio locales (MP3, FLAC, OGG, etc.)
- Importa y organiza música desde tu sistema de archivos
- Soporta podcasts y streams de radio por internet
- Sincroniza con dispositivos portátiles, incluido Android
- Integra Last.fm para scrobbling
- Extensible mediante plugins en Python y C
- Soporta extracción de CD e integración con Magnatune
- Funciona en las principales distribuciones Linux mediante paquetes nativos
Cómo instalar Rhythmbox en Linux
flatpak install flathub org.gnome.Rhythmbox3sudo apt install rhythmboxsudo apt install rhythmboxsudo dnf install rhythmboxsudo pacman -S rhythmboxsudo zypper install rhythmboxPreguntas frecuentes
Can Rhythmbox play my old iTunes music files?
Yes, if they are MP3, AAC, or unprotected AIFF/ALAC. DRM-protected files from old iTunes purchases won't play.
Does Rhythmbox sync playlists to Android the same way iTunes does?
It syncs music and playlists over MTP, but not automatically. You manage what gets transferred manually or with plugins.
Can I import my iTunes playlists into Rhythmbox?
Yes, if exported as M3U or XSPF. Save the playlist in iTunes, copy it to Linux, and import it via Rhythmbox's playlist menu.
