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QMPlay2 vs Parole: catalog facts
QMPlay2	Parole
Free Free and open source under the LGPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free, part of the Xfce desktop project.
Linux	Linux
Plays anything FFmpeg supports, plus Audio CDs and chiptunes Built-in YouTube browser and Streamlink support	Plays local files, DVDs, CDs and live streams Lightweight and consistent with Xfce
Interface is busier than simpler players No dedicated homepage beyond the GitHub repository	Linux only Format support depends on installed GStreamer plugins
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: LGPL-3.0	License not stated
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 September 23, 2026

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