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Gapless vs Dopamine: catalog facts
Gapless	Dopamine
Free Free and open source under the GPLv3.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Light and quick to start Modern GTK4 and libadwaita interface	Clean, uncluttered interface Runs on several desktop platforms
Linux only Focused on playback rather than library management	Plays local files only; no streaming service integration mentioned Fewer advanced options than players aimed at power users
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
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 24, 2026

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