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Audirvāna vs Cog: catalog facts
Audirvāna	Cog
Paid Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the…	Free Free and open source, supported by donations.
Windows, macOS	macOS
Combines local and online music browsing Provides audio-output configuration	Gapless playback and embedded CUE sheet support Plays a very broad range of formats, plus livestreams and HLS
Streaming services require their own subscriptions.	macOS only; the Windows and Linux version is still early Requires macOS 12 or later
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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