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Cumulus vs Vinyl Music Player
Both stand on media player software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
Cumulus offers focused SoundCloud playback from the macOS menubar, with notifications and media-key support. OSX users should note the shortcut conflict and the license’s no-warranty terms.
Visit Cumulus Free plan Android
Vinyl Music Player offers broad playback and Android integration without a paid tier. Its privacy policy keeps requested information on the device, while noting possible third-party collection and limits on security guarantees.
Visit Vinyl Music PlayerThe facts
| Cumulus | Vinyl Music Player | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gillesdemey.github.io | github.com |
| On media player software | #65 of 76 | #61 of 76 |
Cumulus: what it does well
- Free SoundCloud menubar player
- Track-start notifications
- Media keys need no setup
- MIT license permits modification
- Keeps playback outside the main workspace
What to know first
- Downloadable release is for OSX
- Uses IntelliJ’s ⌘+Alt+L shortcut
- MIT license provides no warranty
Vinyl Music Player: what it does well
- All Pro features are free
- Supports Android Auto and ReplayGain
- Writes to SD cards
- GPL-3.0 licensed project
- Settings export and import listed
What to know first
- Android only
- Third-party services may collect identifying information
- Absolute security is not guaranteed
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