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spotify-qtspotatui
Free

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

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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