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ncmpc vs myMPD: catalog facts
ncmpc	myMPD
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free to download and run.
Windows, Linux, Command line	Web, Self-hosted
Very small memory footprint Customisable key bindings and colours	Standalone, with no separate web server needed Works well on phones and tablets
Needs a running MPD server to play anything Terminal only, with no graphical interface	Requires an existing MPD installation Controls MPD only, not other players
Downloadable app	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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