Compare software

spotify-playerspotify-qt
Free

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

 Free

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

Command line Windows, Linux
  • Built-in audio streaming in the terminal
  • Aims for feature parity with the official client
  • Lighter on resources than the official Spotify client
  • Can configure librespot as its playback back end from within the app
  • Requires a Spotify account
  • Depends on Spotify's service and API
  • 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 not stated License: GPL-3.0
Account needed Account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.