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Dopamine vs Tauon: catalog facts
Dopamine	Tauon
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, supported by donations through GitHub Sponsors and Patreon.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Clean, uncluttered interface Runs on several desktop platforms	Wide codec support with CUE sheets and gapless playback Streams from Jellyfin and Airsonic servers
Plays local files only; no streaming service integration mentioned Fewer advanced options than players aimed at power users	Mainly aimed at Linux desktops Built around local files and self-hosted servers, not commercial streaming services
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
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 23, 2026

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