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