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Raspotify vs librespot: catalog facts
Raspotify	librespot
Free Free to use; Spotify Connect needs a Spotify account.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux, Command line
Installs as a Debian package from an apt repository Turns a Raspberry Pi into a Spotify Connect speaker	Turns any suitable device into a Spotify Connect speaker Controlled from the official Spotify apps
Requires a Spotify account Debian-based systems only	Command-line program with no graphical interface Depends on Spotify's service, which can change without notice
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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