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mpz vs Dopamine: catalog facts
mpz	Dopamine
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
No library import, plays directly from folders Gapless playback, including single-file albums with CUE sheets	Clean, uncluttered interface Runs on several desktop platforms
Folder-based approach does not suit people who browse by tags or artists Relies on codecs installed on the system	Plays local files only; no streaming service integration mentioned Fewer advanced options than players aimed at power users
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
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 24, 2026

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