mpv
7.9#4 in media player softwareFree planFree planAndroidAPILinuxmacOS
Visitmpv vs XMPlay
What both publish
| Fact | mpv | XMPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Format support | Matroska (MKV),MP4 | The listed built-in formats include OGG, MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, AIFF, CDA, MO3, IT, XM, S3M, MTM, MOD, and UMX; plugins add more formats. |
| 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 support site provides manuals, FAQs, add-ons, and a forum for questions, bug reports, and feature requests. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android | Windows |
| System requirements | The repository lists a not-too-ancient Linux distribution, Windows 10 version 1607 or later, or macOS 10.15 or later, plus a capable CPU and GPU. | The support manual lists Windows as the platform and specifies a soundcard and at least 300 kB of free space. |
mpv plans
- Free and open sourceFree
XMPlay plans
- XMPlayFree
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 XMPlay if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.