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spotify-playerspotatui
Free

The client is free; it uses your own Spotify account.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Built-in audio streaming in the terminal
  • Aims for feature parity with the official client
  • Plays from several online music sources
  • Supports local music
  • Requires a Spotify account
  • Depends on Spotify's service and API
  • Online music sources require network access.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open 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

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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