Still looking for the perfect music player on Linux? The beauty of open-source is variety—and Linux users have even more options to explore. This is part 2 of our music player roundup, focusing on GUI-based apps only.
From powerful library managers to lightweight gems, here are five more Linux music players worth checking out.
1. Clementine
Clementine is a feature-rich music player inspired by the classic Amarok 1.4. Though no longer actively developed, it's still a favorite for those who want deep library management and cloud streaming support.
- Best for: Power users and cloud music fans
- Features: Smart playlists, cloud streaming (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.), lyrics, and more
- Installation:
sudo apt install clementine
Clementine may look dated, but it's surprisingly capable and reliable even today.
2. DeaDBeeF
DeaDBeeF is a modular music player aimed at advanced users who want full control over how their player looks and behaves. It’s lightweight, highly customizable, and supports many formats out of the box.
- Best for: Advanced users and audio tinkerers
- Features: Custom layouts, plugin support, cue sheets, gapless playback
- Installation: Available via Flatpak or official site
It doesn’t try to be pretty—but it works, and works well for audiophiles.
3. Sayonara Player
Sayonara is a Qt-based player that's fast and lightweight. It’s not as well-known as others, but it’s packed with features like built-in equalizer, internet radio, and minimal resource usage.
- Best for: Users who want a fast and efficient player
- Features: Equalizer, crossfading, radio streams, podcast support
- Installation: Available as .deb or from official repositories in some distros
A solid, underappreciated gem—Sayonara deserves more attention from the Linux community.
4. Quod Libet
Quod Libet is a music player for music geeks. It’s built with library management in mind, using powerful tag editing and flexible filters. Perfect for people with massive and messy music collections.
- Best for: Taggers and data nerds
- Features: Regex-based search, tag editing, plugin support
- Installation:
sudo apt install quodlibet
Not the prettiest, but a beast when it comes to organizing your audio files intelligently.
5. Gapless
Gapless is a relatively new GTK4-based music player focused on speed and simplicity. It offers a smooth UI with modern visuals, perfect for daily listening without extra clutter.
- Best for: GNOME users who want a fast, good-looking player
- Features: Fast loading, clean UI, search support, replay gain
- Installation: Available on Flathub
It’s minimal, fresh, and integrates well with modern GTK themes—great for GNOME setups.
Conclusion
As you can see, Linux offers a wide variety of music players to match every preference and workflow. From old-school powerhouses like Clementine to modern newcomers like Gapless, you're sure to find one that fits your style.
Have fun experimenting—and enjoy your music, your way.
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