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Pear Desktop vs Musictube: catalog facts
Pear Desktop	Musictube
Free Free and open source.	Paid Sold as a paid app, also available through the Mac App Store.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Plugin system that adds features such as ad blocking Standalone desktop window for YouTube Music	Plays albums in track order with covers and lyrics Easy switching between studio, live and cover versions
Unofficial client that depends on the YouTube Music website Electron app, heavier than a native player	Depends on YouTube for all content and needs a connection Linux builds target Ubuntu 23.04 and Debian derivatives
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is 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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