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Exact Audio Copy vs fre:ac: catalog facts
Exact Audio Copy	fre:ac
Free Free for non-commercial use, supported by donations via Patreon and PayPal.	Free Free to use; the project accepts donations.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Multi-read with verification for accurate rips AccurateRip checks against other people's rips	Wide range of input and output formats Converts whole libraries and keeps folder structure
Windows only Free only for non-commercial use	Releases are infrequent Interface is functional rather than modern
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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