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Pear DesktopNuclear
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Plugin system that adds features such as ad blocking
  • Standalone desktop window for YouTube Music
  • Streams from multiple sources, extendable with plugins
  • Playlist import from other services and JSON files
  • Unofficial client that depends on the YouTube Music website
  • Electron app, heavier than a native player
  • Desktop only, no mobile app
  • macOS may block the app on first launch
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: AGPL-3.0-only
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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