mpz

At a glance

• Editor score
  7.3 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Folder-based listeners who want gapless playback
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  None
• Facts checked
  29 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Plays from folders without importing music into a separate library
  • Gapless playback supports single-file albums with CUE sheets
  • Edits several tag types and includes ReplayGain and equalization

• Where it doesn't

  • Desktop-focused, with no mobile platform listed
  • Format playback depends on codecs installed on the operating system
  • Listed integration is limited to Music Player Daemon (MPD)

Our verdict on mpz

mpz is a free, open-source desktop music player for listeners who organize collections in folders rather than in an imported library. Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows, its three-column interface brings folders, playlists, and tracks together. It suits solo listeners who want direct access to local files and tools for organizing playback without moving their music into a separate library.

Playback and library control are its strongest fit. Users can create, switch between, and reorder playlists, including by dragging tracks, and play gaplessly, including single-file albums with CUE sheets. mpz also handles internet radio and m3u, m3u8, and pls streams. Its equalizer offers 10-band and parametric modes; ReplayGain can be read, measured, and stored in tags or a database. Tag editing covers ID3v2, Vorbis Comment, MP4, and APE, while cover art and lyrics can come from local or optional online sources. The breadth makes it useful for listeners who want playback and collection tasks in one desktop app, not just a minimal file player.

Format coverage is broad, including MP3, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis/OGA, Opus, AAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, APE, and others, but playback depends on codecs installed on the operating system. The listed ecosystem connection is Music Player Daemon (MPD); support channels are documentation and community. That points to a desktop-first choice for people comfortable managing local files and system codecs. Listeners looking for a mobile app or broader listed integrations should consider other options. The GPL-3.0 license and published release history, including version 2.1.2 on August 1, 2026, indicate an open-source project with ongoing maintenance.

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mpz integrations

mpz lists 1 integrations on its own site.

• Music Player Daemon (MPD)

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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