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cmus vs Mpxplay: catalog facts
cmus	Mpxplay
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download from the developer's site.
macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, Command line
Instant startup with large libraries Gapless playback and ReplayGain	Runs in DOS as well as Windows Two-panel commander layout with file operations
Terminal only, no graphical interface Scrobbling needs an external status program	Dated interface License is not clearly stated on the homepage
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	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 October 2, 2026

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