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Tauon vs Audacious: catalog facts
Tauon	Audacious
Free Free and open source, supported by donations through GitHub Sponsors and Patreon.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Wide codec support with CUE sheets and gapless playback Streams from Jellyfin and Airsonic servers	Low resource use Supports Winamp Classic skins
Mainly aimed at Linux desktops Built around local files and self-hosted servers, not commercial streaming services	Audio only Volunteer project with limited support time
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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