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JRiver Media Center vs Amarok: catalog facts
JRiver Media Center	Amarok
Paid Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the…	Free Free and open source, developed by KDE.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Combines library organization with playback Supports home-media workflows	Built around managing a large local music collection Regular bugfix releases in the current 3.x series
Features differ between operating-system editions.	Designed mainly for KDE and Linux desktops Aimed at local libraries rather than streaming services
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
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 23, 2026

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