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Head-to-head · Audio Player Software

Lollypop vs Elisa

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Lollypop #3 in Audio Player Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Lollypop
Elisa #4 in Audio Player Software 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Elisa

Lollypop leads on 0 checks, Elisa on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLollypop · 8.3/10
  • Free planboth

Lollypop scores higher on our rubric for audio player software: 8.3 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Lollypop is the better fit for linux listeners who value a polished music collection. Elisa is the better fit for linux and Android users wanting a free library player.

  • Lollypop fits best

    Linux listeners who value a polished music collection

  • Elisa fits best

    Linux and Android users wanting a free library player

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Side by side

Feature Lollypop 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Elisa 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 8.1
Ranking #3 in Audio Player Software #4 in Audio Player Software
Best for Linux listeners who value a polished music collection Linux and Android users wanting a free library player
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Linux Linux, Windows, Android
Built for Solo Solo
Features Lollypop 2/4 · Elisa 2/4
Library management ✓ ✓
Playlist support ✓ ✓
Tag editing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Gapless playback Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Linux desktop; Android device synchronization via MTP Linux, Windows, Android
Audio formats MP3/MP4, Ogg, FLAC Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Organizes collections and supports party playlists and a full-screen view
  • Plays MP3/MP4, Ogg, and FLAC with native ReplayGain support
  • Fetches lyrics, artist biographies, and cover art; supports scrobbling
  • Free, open-source player for Linux, Windows, and Android
  • Browses and filters music by genre, artist, album, track, and rating
  • Supports M3U8 playlists, shuffle, repeat, lyrics, radio, and Party Mode
Cons
  • Designed for Linux desktop rather than a range of operating systems
  • Playback formats listed are limited to MP3/MP4, Ogg, and FLAC
  • Android is a synchronization target via MTP, not a player platform
  • Advanced playback and audio-management features are comparatively narrow
  • Community support may not fit teams seeking vendor support channels
  • Positioning is for solo users rather than larger team deployments
Our verdict

Lollypop is a free desktop music player designed for the GNOME environment, aimed at Linux listeners who want to organize and browse a music collection alongside playback. It includes playlist support, a party mode that selects…

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Elisa is an open-source music player developed by the KDE community for people who want a straightforward way to organize and play a local collection. It indexes music from configured paths or Baloo when available, then lets users browse…

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  1. LollypopAudio Player Software 8.3Free plan
  2. ElisaAudio Player Software 8.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Lollypop — where it wins

    • Organizes collections and supports party playlists and a full-screen view
    • Plays MP3/MP4, Ogg, and FLAC with native ReplayGain support
    • Fetches lyrics, artist biographies, and cover art; supports scrobbling

    Where it doesn't

    • Designed for Linux desktop rather than a range of operating systems
    • Playback formats listed are limited to MP3/MP4, Ogg, and FLAC
    • Android is a synchronization target via MTP, not a player platform

  • Elisa — where it wins

    • Free, open-source player for Linux, Windows, and Android
    • Browses and filters music by genre, artist, album, track, and rating
    • Supports M3U8 playlists, shuffle, repeat, lyrics, radio, and Party Mode

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced playback and audio-management features are comparatively narrow
    • Community support may not fit teams seeking vendor support channels
    • Positioning is for solo users rather than larger team deployments

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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