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spotatuispotify-qt
Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

 Free

Free and open source under GPL-3.0, though a Spotify Premium subscription is needed to…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, Linux
  • Plays from several online music sources
  • Supports local music
  • Lighter on resources than the official Spotify client
  • Can configure librespot as its playback back end from within the app
  • Online music sources require network access.
  • Requires Spotify Premium to control playback
  • Needs a separate Spotify client such as librespot running to play audio
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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