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DeaDBeeF vs cmus: catalog facts
DeaDBeeF	cmus
Free Free and open source under the zlib licence.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS, Linux, Command line
Very low memory and CPU use compared with modern players Plugin architecture covers decoders, output, DSP and interface separately	Instant startup with large libraries Gapless playback and ReplayGain
The default interface is plain and takes configuration to get comfortable Library management is weaker than in players built around a database	Terminal only, no graphical interface Scrobbling needs an external status program
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Zlib	License: GPL-2.0-or-later
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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