Cantata
6.6#51 in media player softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitCantata vs mpv
What both publish
| Fact | Cantata | mpv |
|---|---|---|
| License model | free | free |
| Network playback | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | The project lists Linux, macOS, Windows and Haiku as supported platforms. | Official installation guidance lists Windows, macOS, Linux packages, Android, and several BSD and Haiku packages. |
| Product | Cantata is a graphical Qt6 client for MPD (Music Player Daemon). | mpv is a free, open source, cross-platform command-line media player. |
| Security | The opened project pages do not state security certifications or compliance claims. | Only the most recent stable release receives security updates, and mpv is not designed to be exposed to untrusted environments. |
| Support | The README directs bug reports to the GitHub repository and asks reporters to include the Cantata and MPD versions and build details. | The project directs users to IRC, GitHub Discussions, the issue tracker, and its wiki for questions, bugs, and scripts. |
| Supported platforms | Linux,macOS,Windows | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android |
Cantata plans
- CantataFree
mpv plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Pick Cantata if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick mpv if…
mpv suits users comfortable with command-line software who want broad media and subtitle support. Developers may also value its C API for embedding the player in other applications.