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spotifydRaspotify
Free

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

 Free

Free to use; Spotify Connect needs a Spotify account.

Linux, Command line Linux
  • Lightweight compared with the official client
  • Spotify Connect support for remote control
  • Installs as a Debian package from an apt repository
  • Turns a Raspberry Pi into a Spotify Connect speaker
  • Unofficial client that depends on Spotify's service
  • No graphical interface of its own
  • Requires a Spotify account
  • Debian-based systems only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed 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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