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Clementine vs Lollypop: catalog facts
Clementine	Lollypop
Free Free and open source software.	Free Free and open source under the GPLv3.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Genuinely cross-platform across Windows, Mac and Linux Free and open source with no ads	Fits the GNOME desktop Focused on local music libraries
Development has slowed compared to its earlier active years Interface feels dated next to newer players	Linux only Audio only, no video playback
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
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 October 1, 2026

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