Clementine Music Player vs. Spotify Desktop: eine gute Linux-Alternative?

Clementine Music Player als Linux-Alternative zu Spotify Desktop

Aktualisiert am 28. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

Clementine is not a direct replacement for Spotify Desktop if you rely on Spotify's streaming catalog and cloud sync. It plays local files and some internet radio, including limited Spotify integration via streaming from third-party sources, but does not support official Spotify accounts, playlists, or offline streaming. It's a solid choice for users who want a native Linux music player for local libraries and internet radio, with advanced features like tag editing and playlist management, but not for those tied to Spotify's ecosystem.

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Lizenz: GPL-3.0+
Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 1.4.0rc2 (23. April 2020)
Bewertung: —

Clementine Music Player installieren Website ↗

Was gleich funktioniert

Both support playing music and internet radio
Both offer playlist creation and management
Both display lyrics, album art, and artist info
Both run on Linux with a desktop interface
Both allow remote control via MPRIS

Was anders ist

Clementine does not support official Spotify login or account sync
No cross-device sync through Spotify's cloud
No offline playback of Spotify tracks without Premium
Clementine focuses on local file management, not streaming-first
Spotify Desktop uses Electron, while Clementine is a native Qt app

Ihre Spotify Desktop-Dateien öffnen

Clementine does not open or import Spotify Desktop playlists or library files directly, as Spotify uses proprietary formats. It supports standard playlist formats like M3U, XSPF, PLS, and ASX, so you can manually recreate playlists in those formats. There's no automatic migration path for Spotify-specific data. Support for importing Spotify URIs or playlists is not available.

Von Spotify Desktop zu Clementine Music Player wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Export any local playlists from Spotify to a supported format like M3U
Download and install Clementine via your package manager or Flathub
Import your local music folder into Clementine's library
Manually add internet radio or cloud services if needed
Set up remote control or device sync if using MTP or network players

Wichtige Funktionen von Clementine Music Player

Suche und Wiedergabe der lokalen Bibliothek
Internetradio von Spotify, Soundcloud, Icecast, Subsonic
Cloud‑Integration (Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Intelligente und dynamische Wiedergabelisten
Tag‑Bearbeitung und Transkodierung zu MP3/Ogg/FLAC/AAC
Lyrics, Albumcover und Visualisierungen
M3U/XSPF/PLS/ASX Import/Export
Fernsteuerung via MPRIS oder Android

Clementine Music Player unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.clementine_player.Clementine

Häufige Fragen

Can Clementine play Spotify songs directly?

No, Clementine cannot play Spotify tracks through the official service. It does not support Spotify login or streaming. You can only access Spotify via third-party sources if configured separately.

Does Clementine sync with my Spotify playlists?

No. Clementine does not connect to Spotify's API, so it can't sync playlists, liked songs, or recent activity from your Spotify account.

Is Clementine lightweight compared to Spotify Desktop?

Yes, Clementine is generally lighter because it's a native C++ Qt application, while Spotify Desktop is based on Electron. Clementine uses fewer system resources when playing local files.