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Rhythmbox vs Nova Music: catalog facts
Rhythmbox	Nova Music
Free Free and open source under the GPL v2.0 or later.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Linux	Linux
Library management, podcasts and internet radio in one app Fits the GNOME desktop	Native look on the COSMIC desktop Available on Flathub and the AUR
Built for Linux desktops, with no official Windows or macOS build Project page gives little detail on features	Still a work in progress Linux only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License: GPL-2.0-or-later
No account 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 October 1, 2026

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