Compare software

ncmpc vs Cantata: catalog facts
ncmpc	Cantata
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, Linux, Command line	Linux
Very small memory footprint Customisable key bindings and colours	Full graphical control of an MPD server Includes scrobbling, ReplayGain and stream support
Needs a running MPD server to play anything Terminal only, with no graphical interface	Requires a running MPD server Community fork with a small maintainer base
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.