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ncmpcpp vs cmus: catalog facts
ncmpcpp	cmus
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS, Linux, Command line
Fast keyboard-driven interface for MPD Built-in tag editor and visualizer	Instant startup with large libraries Gapless playback and ReplayGain
Requires a running Music Player Daemon In maintenance mode with no major new features planned	Terminal only, no graphical interface Scrobbling needs an external status program
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	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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