Celluloid
6.7#43 in media player softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitCelluloid vs mpv
What both publish
| Fact | Celluloid | mpv |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| License | Celluloid is distributed under the GNU General Public License, version 3 or later, without warranty. | mpv is GPLv2 or later by default, with an LGPLv2.1-or-later option when built with -Dgpl=false. |
| License model | free | free |
| Network playback | Yes | Yes |
| Subtitle support | Yes | It supports a wide variety of subtitle types. |
| Supported platforms | Linux,Windows | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android |
Celluloid plans
- Free softwareFree
mpv plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Pick Celluloid if…
Celluloid suits Linux or Windows users who want an mpv-based player with configurable controls, playlists, subtitles, network playback, and script support. It also fits Wayland desktops and users seeking MPRIS integration.
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.