mpv
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Visitmpv vs mpv.net
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| Fact | mpv | mpv.net |
|---|---|---|
| Downloads | Official installation guidance covers Windows, macOS, Linux packages, Android, and source builds, while noting that many binaries are unofficial third-party builds. | The manual links to stable and beta portable and setup downloads through GitHub. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| License | mpv is GPLv2 or later by default, with an LGPLv2.1-or-later option when built with -Dgpl=false. | The repository lists the project under the GPL-2.0 license. |
| License model | free | free |
| Media support | It supports a wide variety of media file formats, audio and video codecs, and subtitle types. | It can be used as a video player, audio player, and image viewer, with built-in decoders so external codecs do not need to be installed. |
| Network playback | Yes | Yes |
| Subtitle support | It supports a wide variety of subtitle types. | Yes |
| Support | The project directs users to IRC, GitHub Discussions, the issue tracker, and its wiki for questions, bugs, and scripts. | The manual directs mpv.net bug reports, feature requests, and advanced questions to GitHub Issues, and recommends trying the newest beta before requesting help. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android | windows |
mpv plans
- Free and open sourceFree
mpv.net plans
- mpv.netFree
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.
Pick mpv.net if…
It suits Windows users seeking a free player for video, audio, images, subtitles, and configurable playback.