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dBpoweramp vs foobar2000: catalog facts
dBpoweramp	foobar2000
Paid Paid software with a free, fully functional 21-day trial.	Free Freeware. The author describes it as an advanced freeware audio player; there is no paid…
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Secure ripping verified with AccurateRip Batch conversion that preserves tags and artwork	Gapless playback and full ReplayGain support Easily customisable interface layout on Windows and macOS
Paid after the 21-day trial Proprietary software	Closed source, so the code cannot be audited or forked No official Linux build
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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