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YouTube Music Desktop App vs Headset
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
YouTube Music Desktop App
7.0YouTube music client
Headset
6.0Music player powered by YouTube and Reddit
| Metric | YouTube Music Desktop App | Headset |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 287 | 5 |
| 90-day Installs | 947 | 17 |
| 365-day Installs | 3.6K | 71 |
| Version | 2.0.11 | 4.2.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 5.6K | 784 |
| GitHub Forks | 536 | 73 |
| Open Issues | 287 | 33 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Jun 24, 2020 | May 4, 2017 |
Reviews
YouTube Music Desktop App
The YouTube Music Desktop App offers a dedicated way to enjoy YouTube Music on your desktop with background playback and media key support. It's ideal for users seeking a more integrated music experience beyond the browser.
Enables users to play YouTube Music on their desktop with background playback and media controls.
Pros
- + Background playback functionality
- + Media key support for easy control
- + Open-source nature with a strong GitHub presence
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update feature
- - Minimal community discussion and feedback
Headset
Headset is a unique music player that leverages YouTube and Reddit for its content, offering a fresh alternative to traditional music services. It's particularly appealing for those who enjoy discovering music through community-driven platforms.
Headset plays music from YouTube and Reddit.
Pros
- + Integrates YouTube and Reddit for music discovery
- + Open-source with a clean user interface
- + Unique approach to music consumption
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Low recent install numbers