Spotify For Mac

| Feature | Web Player | Desktop App | |--------|------------|--------------| | Offline mode | ❌ | ✅ (Premium) | | Local files | ❌ | ✅ | | Keyboard media keys | ❌ (unless browser extension) | ✅ | | Higher bitrate (320kbps) | ❌ (limited to 256kbps AAC) | ✅ | | Folder playlists | ❌ | ✅ | | Friend Activity | ❌ | ✅ |

| Section | Function | |--------|----------| | | Playlists, Liked Songs, Made for You, Podcasts, and shortcut to your Library | | Top Bar | Search bar, Browse (Explore), Radio, and user menu (Settings, Account) | | Main View (Center) | Current playlist, album, or search results | | Bottom Bar | Now playing, playback controls, volume, queue, and device picker (Spotify Connect) | | Right Sidebar (Optional) | Friend Activity (can be toggled off/on) | spotify for mac