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HQPlayer vs Strawberry Music Player: catalog facts
HQPlayer	Strawberry Music Player
Paid Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the…	Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Offers advanced PCM and DSD processing Supports compatible local and network audio outputs	Plays FLAC, WavPack, DSF and DSD alongside the common formats Rips audio CDs directly into the collection
Demanding processing settings can require substantial computing power.	No mobile app or sync service of any kind Feature requests are not accepted on GitHub, only on the forum
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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