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Clapper vs Parole: catalog facts
Clapper	Parole
Free Free and open source under GPL and LGPL licences.	Free Free, part of the Xfce desktop project.
Linux	Linux
Native GTK4 interface that fits GNOME GStreamer-based playback	Plays local files, DVDs, CDs and live streams Lightweight and consistent with Xfce
Aimed at Linux and the GNOME desktop Format support depends on installed GStreamer plugins	Linux only Format support depends on installed GStreamer plugins
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL and LGPL	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 23, 2026

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