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AudioTube vs Pear Desktop: catalog facts
AudioTube	Pear Desktop
Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Search and browse YouTube Music outside a web browser Adaptive layout for desktop and Linux phones	Plugin system that adds features such as ad blocking Standalone desktop window for YouTube Music
Linux only Depends on YouTube Music, so changes to the service can break it	Unofficial client that depends on the YouTube Music website Electron app, heavier than a native player
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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