mpv
7.9#4 in media player softwareFree planFree planAndroidAPILinuxmacOS
Visitmpv vs Syncplay
What both publish
| Fact | mpv | Syncplay |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License model | free | free |
| Network playback | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The project directs users to IRC, GitHub Discussions, the issue tracker, and its wiki for questions, bugs, and scripts. | The developers direct users to installation, client, troubleshooting, and server guides, and offer contact through email and GitHub issues. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android | Windows,Linux,*BSD,macOS |
mpv plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Syncplay plans
- SyncplayFree
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 Syncplay if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.