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kew vs cmus: catalog facts
kew	cmus
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS, Linux, Command line
Runs entirely in the terminal Plays local files privately with no account	Instant startup with large libraries Gapless playback and ReplayGain
Terminal interface may not suit everyone Audio only	Terminal only, no graphical interface Scrobbling needs an external status program
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: GPL-2.0-or-later
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 September 23, 2026

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