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Riff vs Spotify: catalog facts
Riff	Spotify
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence; a Spotify account is needed to stream.	Freemium Lossless streaming requires a Premium subscription.
Linux	Web
Native GTK interface that fits the GNOME desktop Written in Rust rather than built on Electron	Web player that runs in a browser Lossless audio for Premium subscribers
Requires a Spotify account Unofficial client, so it depends on Spotify's services continuing to work with it	Lossless audio limited to Premium and supported apps and devices Proprietary service with no local ownership of music
Downloadable app	Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
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 September 23, 2026

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