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Psst vs Riff: catalog facts
Psst	Riff
Free Free and open source; you need a Spotify account to stream music.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence; a Spotify account is needed to stream.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Native GUI written in Rust instead of a web wrapper Lighter alternative to the official Spotify app	Native GTK interface that fits the GNOME desktop Written in Rust rather than built on Electron
Unofficial client that depends on Spotify's services Fewer features than the official app	Requires a Spotify account Unofficial client, so it depends on Spotify's services continuing to work with it
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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