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termusic vs kew: catalog facts
termusic	kew
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Command line	macOS, Linux, Command line
Plays music and podcasts in one terminal program Keyboard-driven text interface	Runs entirely in the terminal Plays local files privately with no account
Terminal only, no graphical interface Setup and configuration assume comfort with the command line	Terminal interface may not suit everyone Audio only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT, GPL-3.0	License: GPL-2.0
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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