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go-chromecast vs Beamer: catalog facts
go-chromecast	Beamer
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.	Paid Paid software with a free download to try it first.
Windows, Command line	macOS
Controls Chromecast and Google Home devices from the terminal Plays local media files and playlists	Plays MKV, AVI and other formats Apple TV cannot open natively Works with both Apple TV and Chromecast
Implements only part of the Cast command set Command-line only	macOS only Paid licence required beyond the trial
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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