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QLab vs Linux Show Player: catalog facts
QLab	Linux Show Player
Freemium Free to download; advanced features require a paid licence.	Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later, with optional donations.
macOS	Linux
Sound, video, lighting and show control in one cue list Object audio for spatial sound	List and cart layouts for different show styles Concurrent cue playback with pre and post wait
macOS only Advanced features need a paid licence	Linux only Focused on audio cues rather than lighting or video
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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