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librespot vs Raspotify: catalog facts
librespot	Raspotify
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to use; Spotify Connect needs a Spotify account.
Linux, Command line	Linux
Turns any suitable device into a Spotify Connect speaker Controlled from the official Spotify apps	Installs as a Debian package from an apt repository Turns a Raspberry Pi into a Spotify Connect speaker
Command-line program with no graphical interface Depends on Spotify's service, which can change without notice	Requires a Spotify account Debian-based systems only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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