AmarokLinux
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DeliPlayerWindows
Amarok as a Linux alternative to DeliPlayer
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Our verdict
Amarok can replace DeliPlayer for users who want a full‑featured Linux music player and are comfortable with a richer UI. It handles MOD, XM and S3M modules as well as MP3s, and its low‑resource footprint is acceptable on most desktops. Users who only need a tiny, single‑window player may find Amarok heavier, but anyone who also wants library management, smart playlists and device support will benefit.
- License
- GPL-2.0+
- Price
- Free
- Latest version
- 3.3.3 (June 17, 2026)
- Rating
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What works the same
- Native playback of MOD, XM and S3M tracker formats
- MP3 support
- Playlist creation and basic management
- Low to moderate CPU and memory usage compared to full‑blown DAWs
What is different
- Amarok includes extensive library features (ratings, tags, cover art) that DeliPlayer lacks
- No built‑in tracker‑specific visualizers that some MOD players provide
- Higher UI complexity; DeliPlayer is a single‑window, ultra‑light player
- Amarok focuses on music collection management rather than pure module playback
Opening your DeliPlayer files
Amarok can open MOD, XM, S3M and MP3 files directly; there is no need to convert them. It does not export to DeliPlayer‑specific project files because DeliPlayer does not use a proprietary format—just raw audio modules. If you have playlists saved in DeliPlayer's .m3u format, Amarok can import them.
Switching from DeliPlayer to Amarok, step by step
- Install Amarok from your distribution’s repository or via Flathub.
- Copy your music folder (including MOD, XM, S3M and MP3 files) to the Linux system.
- Open Amarok and let it scan the folder to build the library.
- Import any existing .m3u playlists via Amarok’s playlist manager.
- Adjust preferences (e.g., enable ReplayGain, set default volume) to match your DeliPlayer setup.
Key features of Amarok
- Dynamic playlists with customizable rules
- Music library management with ratings and labels
- Support for iPod, MTP, and UMS devices
- Integrated last.fm, Magnatune, and Ampache
- Scripting for custom features and automation
- Automatic cover art and lyric fetching
- ReplayGain support for volume normalization
- Tag editing and batch processing
How to install Amarok on Linux
flatpak install flathub org.kde.amaroksudo apt install amaroksudo dnf install amaroksudo pacman -S amaroksudo zypper install amarokFrequently asked questions
Does Amarok play tracker modules as smoothly as DeliPlayer?
Yes, Amarok uses the same underlying libmodplug/SDL libraries, so playback quality and speed are comparable.
Can I use Amarok on a low‑end laptop?
Amarok is lightweight enough for most older hardware, but it does load a full library UI, so expect slightly higher RAM usage than DeliPlayer.
What if I need a simple one‑window player?
You can hide Amarok’s library panels or use its ‘Now Playing’ mode to approximate DeliPlayer’s minimal interface.
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