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Audacious vs Cog: catalog facts
Audacious	Cog
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, supported by donations.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Low resource use Supports Winamp Classic skins	Gapless playback and embedded CUE sheet support Plays a very broad range of formats, plus livestreams and HLS
Audio only Volunteer project with limited support time	macOS only; the Windows and Linux version is still early Requires macOS 12 or later
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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