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YTubic vs ytm-player: catalog facts
YTubic	ytm-player
Free The README calls it a free open-source project and provides installers through GitHub…	Free Free and open source under the MIT license.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Supports playlists, likes, albums, artists, search, and radio queues. Includes synced lyrics and a floating player with adjustable layouts.	Synced lyrics Vim-style keybindings
Linux and macOS builds are beta and receive less real-world testing than the Windows build. Playback may stop working if YouTube changes its streaming internals.	Requires access to YouTube Music
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 7, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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