mpv
7.9#4 in media player softwareFree planFree planAndroidAPILinuxmacOS
Visitmpv vs NOVA Video Player
NOVA Video Player
6.0#32 in video player softwareFree planFree planAndroid
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | mpv | NOVA Video Player |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Applications and scripts can control mpv through JSON IPC, the libmpv C API, or user scripts. | NOVA supports Trakt for tracking watched content and playback progress, and uses TMDb for media information. |
| Support | The project directs users to IRC, GitHub Discussions, the issue tracker, and its wiki for questions, bugs, and scripts. | The project directs users to its Reddit community for support and also lists an IRC channel for chatting with developers. |
mpv plans
- Free and open sourceFree
NOVA Video Player plans
- NOVA Video PlayerFree
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 NOVA Video Player if…
NOVA suits Android users who keep video files on their device or access them through network shares. It also fits viewers who want a library, subtitle options, and playback tracking rather than supplied streaming content.