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spotify-playerSpotify
Free

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

 Freemium

Lossless streaming requires a Premium subscription.

Command line Web
  • Built-in audio streaming in the terminal
  • Aims for feature parity with the official client
  • Web player that runs in a browser
  • Lossless audio for Premium subscribers
  • Requires a Spotify account
  • Depends on Spotify's service and API
  • 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 not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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