mpv
7.9#4 in media player softwareFree planFree planAndroidAPILinuxmacOS
Visitmpv vs Soundnode
What both publish
| Fact | mpv | Soundnode |
|---|---|---|
| Downloads | Official installation guidance covers Windows, macOS, Linux packages, Android, and source builds, while noting that many binaries are unofficial third-party builds. | The official site provides downloads for Windows, OS X, and Linux, including Debian/Ubuntu installation instructions. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Applications and scripts can control mpv through JSON IPC, the libmpv C API, or user scripts. | Soundnode uses the SoundCloud API and depends on it for streaming tracks. |
| License | mpv is GPLv2 or later by default, with an LGPLv2.1-or-later option when built with -Dgpl=false. | The project is released under GNU General Public License version 3. |
| License model | free | free |
| Network playback | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android | Windows,macOS,Linux |
mpv plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Soundnode plans
- SoundnodeFree
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 Soundnode if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.