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kew vs cliamp: catalog facts
kew	cliamp
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence; streaming services may need their own…
macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Runs entirely in the terminal Plays local files privately with no account	One interface for local files, streaming services and media servers 10-band equalizer, visualizers and synced lyrics
Terminal interface may not suit everyone Audio only	Some formats and sources need ffmpeg or yt-dlp installed Terminal-only interface on desktop
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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