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Cog vs Dopamine: catalog facts
Cog	Dopamine
Free Free and open source, supported by donations.	Free Free and open source.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Gapless playback and embedded CUE sheet support Plays a very broad range of formats, plus livestreams and HLS	Clean, uncluttered interface Runs on several desktop platforms
macOS only; the Windows and Linux version is still early Requires macOS 12 or later	Plays local files only; no streaming service integration mentioned Fewer advanced options than players aimed at power users
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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