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mpg123termusic
Free

Free software under the LGPL 2.1.

 Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Command line
  • Lightweight console MP3 playback
  • Runtime-selected assembly optimizations for x86, x86-64 and ARM
  • Plays music and podcasts in one terminal program
  • Keyboard-driven text interface
  • Command-line only, no graphical interface
  • Focused on MPEG audio rather than every audio format
  • Terminal only, no graphical interface
  • Setup and configuration assume comfort with the command line
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: LGPL-2.1-only License: MIT, GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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