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musikcube vs cmus: catalog facts
musikcube	cmus
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS, Linux, Command line
Runs in a terminal on Windows, macOS and Linux Can act as a streaming audio server	Instant startup with large libraries Gapless playback and ReplayGain
Terminal interface takes some learning compared with a graphical player No graphical interface for mouse-driven use	Terminal only, no graphical interface Scrobbling needs an external status program
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: BSD-3-Clause	License: GPL-2.0-or-later
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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