MPlayer
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VisitMPlayer vs mpv
What both publish
| Fact | MPlayer | mpv |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPlayer is available under the GNU General Public License version 2. | mpv is GPLv2 or later by default, with an LGPLv2.1-or-later option when built with -Dgpl=false. |
MPlayer plans
- MPlayerFree
mpv plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Pick MPlayer if…
MPlayer suits users who want a free player with broad format, streaming, and subtitle support. It may also suit users comfortable assembling the components needed for a complete installation.
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.