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Rufin vs Kopuz: catalog facts
Rufin	Kopuz
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.	Free Free and open source under the EUPL-1.2, supported by sponsors.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Plays local files and music server libraries in one app Native desktop application rather than a web wrapper	Local files and many music services in one library Synced and word-timed lyrics display
Young project with a small user base Supported servers are not detailed in the research	Apple Music playback only works on desktop Streaming sources need accounts with those services
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: EUPL-1.2
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it 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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