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Harmony Music vs Pear Desktop: catalog facts
Harmony Music	Pear Desktop
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, Linux, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux
No login or Google account needed No ads while streaming	Plugin system that adds features such as ad blocking Standalone desktop window for YouTube Music
Depends on YouTube Music, which can break unofficial clients Not available in the official Google Play store	Unofficial client that depends on the YouTube Music website Electron app, heavier than a native player
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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