Spotifast Launches as Lightweight Spotify Desktop Alternative
The native app for Windows, macOS and Linux uses 100-250 MB of memory and requires Spotify Premium for playback.
A new native desktop app called Spotifast has been launched for Linux, macOS, and Windows, according to techradar.com. The app connects to a Spotify account and imports all music, offering an alternative to Spotify's own desktop client.
Spotifast requires a Spotify Premium subscription to play music, and supports audio quality up to 320 kbps. Lossless audio is not supported. The developer states the app uses between 100 and 250 MB of memory.
The app also includes support for the Milkdrop visualizer and classic Winamp Miniplayer 2 skins, features not present in the standard Spotify desktop app.
For context, Spotify's official desktop app can use 600 MB to over 1 GB of RAM, according to techradar.com.
Quick answers
What platforms is Spotifast available for?
Spotifast is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Do I need Spotify Premium to use Spotifast?
Yes, Spotifast requires a Spotify Premium subscription to play music.
Does Spotifast support lossless audio?
No, Spotifast supports up to 320 kbps audio and does not support lossless audio.