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Tauon vs Lollypop: catalog facts
Tauon	Lollypop
Free Free and open source, supported by donations through GitHub Sponsors and Patreon.	Free Free and open source under the GPLv3.
Linux	Linux
Wide codec support with CUE sheets and gapless playback Streams from Jellyfin and Airsonic servers	Fits the GNOME desktop Focused on local music libraries
Mainly aimed at Linux desktops Built around local files and self-hosted servers, not commercial streaming services	Linux only Audio only, no video playback
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-3.0
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 October 1, 2026

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