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spotifyd vs librespot: catalog facts
spotifyd	librespot
Free Free and open source; you need your own Spotify account.	Free Free and open source.
Linux, Command line	Linux, Command line
Lightweight compared with the official client Spotify Connect support for remote control	Turns any suitable device into a Spotify Connect speaker Controlled from the official Spotify apps
Unofficial client that depends on Spotify's service No graphical interface of its own	Command-line program with no graphical interface Depends on Spotify's service, which can change without notice
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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