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Pear Desktop vs Spotify: catalog facts
Pear Desktop	Spotify
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Lossless streaming requires a Premium subscription.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Plugin system that adds features such as ad blocking Standalone desktop window for YouTube Music	Web player that runs in a browser Lossless audio for Premium subscribers
Unofficial client that depends on the YouTube Music website Electron app, heavier than a native player	Lossless audio limited to Premium and supported apps and devices Proprietary service with no local ownership of music
Downloadable app	Web application, Hosted service
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	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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