mpv
7.9#4 in media player softwareFree planFree planAndroidAPILinuxmacOS
Visitmpv vs PotPlayer
What both publish
| Fact | mpv | PotPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Format support | Matroska (MKV),MP4 | SMI,SRT,Vobsub,Blu-ray subtitles,ASS/SSA,SMI Ruby tags |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware acceleration | Yes | The player supports DXVA, CUDA, and QuickSync hardware acceleration. |
| License model | free | free |
| Product | mpv is a free, open source, cross-platform command-line media player. | PotPlayer is a multimedia player for viewing media files on a computer. |
| Security | Only the most recent stable release receives security updates, and mpv is not designed to be exposed to untrusted environments. | The license says the company operates a security system to protect users' personal information and announces and complies with its Privacy Policy. |
| Subtitle support | It supports a wide variety of subtitle types. | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android | Windows |
mpv plans
- Free and open sourceFree
PotPlayer plans
- PotPlayerFree
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 PotPlayer if…
PotPlayer suits Windows users who want a free player with support for named subtitle formats, add-on codecs, and 3D output options. Its license permits computer media viewing in homes and workplaces, while commercial service use requires prior permission.