Quod Libet
Quod Libet is a free, open-source music player for macOS, Windows and Linux. It offers a multi-pane customisable interface for managing large music libraries, supports M3U and other playlist formats, includes extensive plugin support for adding features like streaming radio integration and format support, and provides web radio functionality. The app is written in Python and extensible by users with programming skills. It appeals to power users and users migrating from legacy music players who value open standards and data portability.
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1 suggestionWe could not confirm whether Quod Libet has a native Apple Silicon build. A 2021 forum post mentioned uncertainty about M1 support, but no search results provide definitive information about a current native build or active development status. Contact the developer on GitHub (quodlibet/quodlibet) or check the project's releases page to ask explicitly whether a native Apple Silicon (arm64) version has been released or is planned before macOS 28 ships in September 2028. If a native build is not available or planned, the Intel-only version will stop launching after that date. As alternatives, consider Clementine or VLC Media Player, both of which are free, open-source, actively maintained, and confirmed to run natively on Apple Silicon — though neither offers quite the same multi-pane customisation that Quod Libet users appreciate.
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