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Plexamp vs Tauon: catalog facts
Plexamp	Tauon
Freemium Free to use, with some features reserved for paid Plex Pass subscribers.	Free Free and open source, supported by donations through GitHub Sponsors and Patreon.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Linux
Dedicated music player built around a Plex library Available on desktop and mobile platforms	Wide codec support with CUE sheets and gapless playback Streams from Jellyfin and Airsonic servers
Depends on a Plex Media Server holding your music Some features require a paid Plex Pass	Mainly aimed at Linux desktops Built around local files and self-hosted servers, not commercial streaming services
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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