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Tauon vs Finamp: catalog facts
Tauon	Finamp
Free Free and open source, supported by donations through GitHub Sponsors and Patreon.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Android, iOS
Wide codec support with CUE sheets and gapless playback Streams from Jellyfin and Airsonic servers	Built specifically for music on Jellyfin Open source with an active contributor base
Mainly aimed at Linux desktops Built around local files and self-hosted servers, not commercial streaming services	Needs a Jellyfin server and account to be useful Not a player for local files on its own
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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