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go-chromecastAirflow
Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

 Paid

One-time licence of $18.99 for all your computers; the free trial limits playback to 20…

Windows, Command line Windows, macOS
  • Controls Chromecast and Google Home devices from the terminal
  • Plays local media files and playlists
  • HEVC to Apple TV without transcoding
  • High quality audio handling, including lossless FLAC to Apple TV
  • Implements only part of the Cast command set
  • Command-line only
  • Paid after a playback-limited trial
  • Supports only a specific set of streaming devices
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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