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Amarok vs MusicPod: catalog facts
Amarok	MusicPod
Free Free and open source, developed by KDE.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Linux	macOS, Linux
Built around managing a large local music collection Regular bugfix releases in the current 3.x series	Local music, podcasts and internet radio in one app Designed to fit the Ubuntu desktop
Designed mainly for KDE and Linux desktops Aimed at local libraries rather than streaming services	Android version not yet available Focused on Ubuntu, so other desktops may feel less integrated
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is 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 October 1, 2026

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