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Cog vs Audirvāna: catalog facts
Cog	Audirvāna
Free Free and open source, supported by donations.	Paid Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the…
macOS	Windows, macOS
Gapless playback and embedded CUE sheet support Plays a very broad range of formats, plus livestreams and HLS	Combines local and online music browsing Provides audio-output configuration
macOS only; the Windows and Linux version is still early Requires macOS 12 or later	Streaming services require their own subscriptions.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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