mpv
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Visitmpv vs Plyr
What both publish
| Fact | mpv | Plyr |
|---|---|---|
| License | mpv is GPLv2 or later by default, with an LGPLv2.1-or-later option when built with -Dgpl=false. | The repository identifies the project as MIT licensed. |
| Product | mpv is a free, open source, cross-platform command-line media player. | Plyr is a lightweight, accessible and customizable media player for HTML5, YouTube and Vimeo. |
| Support | The project directs users to IRC, GitHub Discussions, the issue tracker, and its wiki for questions, bugs, and scripts. | The README directs ad questions to vi.ai and asks users to report rendering issues through GitHub issues. |
mpv plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Plyr plans
- PlyrFree
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 Plyr if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.