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Headset vs Pear Desktop: catalog facts
Headset	Pear Desktop
Freemium Free to download, with a paid Pro tier.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Access to YouTube's large music catalogue in a desktop app Reddit Radio for discovering music from subreddits	Plugin system that adds features such as ad blocking Standalone desktop window for YouTube Music
Depends on YouTube and Reddit, so it needs an internet connection Only part of the source is published	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
Needs internet	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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