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cmus vs kew: catalog facts
cmus	kew
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS, Linux, Command line
Instant startup with large libraries Gapless playback and ReplayGain	Runs entirely in the terminal Plays local files privately with no account
Terminal only, no graphical interface Scrobbling needs an external status program	Terminal interface may not suit everyone Audio only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License: GPL-2.0
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 October 1, 2026

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