mpv
7.9#4 in media player softwareFree planFree planAndroidAPILinuxmacOS
Visitmpv vs swmpc
What both publish
| Fact | mpv | swmpc |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| License model | free | one-time |
| Support | The project directs users to IRC, GitHub Discussions, the issue tracker, and its wiki for questions, bugs, and scripts. | The project README links users to GitHub issue forms to report bugs and request features. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android | macOS,iOS |
mpv plans
- Free and open sourceFree
swmpc plans
- swmpc$8.99, paid once
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 swmpc if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.