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NetEase Cloud Music Gtk4 vs QQ Music: catalog facts
NetEase Cloud Music Gtk4	QQ Music
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence; the music service itself is…	Freemium Free listening is available, with paid VIP memberships for extra features.
Linux	Linux, Web
Native GTK4 and libadwaita interface Written in Rust with a small install size	Large licensed catalog with strong Chinese-language music coverage Lossless audio and music videos
Unofficial client that depends on the NetEase API Documentation is mainly in Chinese	Interface primarily in Chinese Many features require a paid VIP membership
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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