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spotifydgo-librespot
Free

Free and open source; you need your own Spotify account.

 Free

Free and open source; a Spotify account is needed to play music.

Linux, Command line Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Lightweight compared with the official client
  • Spotify Connect support for remote control
  • Appears as a Spotify Connect device on the network
  • HTTP API for controlling playback
  • Unofficial client that depends on Spotify's service
  • No graphical interface of its own
  • Needs a Spotify account
  • Headless, with no interface of its own
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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