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Pear Desktop vs Headset: catalog facts
Pear Desktop	Headset
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free to download, with a paid Pro tier.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Plugin system that adds features such as ad blocking Standalone desktop window for YouTube Music	Access to YouTube's large music catalogue in a desktop app Reddit Radio for discovering music from subreddits
Unofficial client that depends on the YouTube Music website Electron app, heavier than a native player	Depends on YouTube and Reddit, so it needs an internet connection Only part of the source is published
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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