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cmus vs termusic: catalog facts
cmus	termusic
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
macOS, Linux, Command line	Command line
Instant startup with large libraries Gapless playback and ReplayGain	Plays music and podcasts in one terminal program Keyboard-driven text interface
Terminal only, no graphical interface Scrobbling needs an external status program	Terminal only, no graphical interface Setup and configuration assume comfort with the command line
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License: MIT, GPL-3.0
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 September 23, 2026

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