Cantata
6.6#51 in media player softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitCantata vs foobar2000
foobar2000
8.3#1 in media player softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSAPILinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Cantata | foobar2000 |
|---|---|---|
| License model | free | free |
| Network playback | Yes | It can stream music on a local network and control network audio players or another foobar2000 instance. |
| Platforms | The project lists Linux, macOS, Windows and Haiku as supported platforms. | Official versions are available for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS; the Windows build can run on Linux through Wine. |
| Product | Cantata is a graphical Qt6 client for MPD (Music Player Daemon). | foobar2000 is an advanced freeware audio player. |
| Radio | It supports radio streams and search through TuneIn, ShoutCast and Dirble. | It supports internet radio, including integration with Radio Browser. |
Cantata plans
- CantataFree
foobar2000 plans
- foobar2000Free
- foobar2000 freewareFree
Pick Cantata if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick foobar2000 if…
foobar2000 suits listeners who need broad audio-format support, network playback, or tools such as CD ripping and transcoding. It also fits users who want customizable controls and layouts on desktop versions.