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Audacious vs Syncplay
Both stand on media player software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose Audacious if you want a free desktop audio player with network playback and support for a broad range of formats. Its listed platform choices are Linux, BSD derivatives, macOS, and Windows.
Visit Audacious Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Syncplay is a free way to align playback for viewers with matching files. Its lack of encryption and requirement for personal media copies are important constraints, while self-hosting adds password and TLS options.
Visit SyncplayThe facts
| Audacious | Syncplay | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | audacious-media-player.org | syncplay.pl |
| On media player software | #23 of 76 | #27 of 76 |
Audacious: what it does well
- Free pricing and license models.
- Available for Linux, BSD derivatives, macOS, and Windows.
- Supports network playback.
- Handles common formats including MP3, FLAC, AAC, and WAV.
- Also supports Audio CD, MIDI, tracker, and game-audio formats.
What to know first
- Its listed platforms are Linux, BSD derivatives, macOS, and Windows.
- No mobile platform is included in the listed platforms.
Syncplay: what it does well
- Synchronizes pausing, resuming, and seeking
- Supports Windows, Linux, *BSD, and macOS
- Works with several listed media players
- Shared playlists can load next files
- Free under Apache 2.0
What to know first
- Does not stream or share video
- Every viewer needs their own media copy
- Chat and playlists use plaintext
- No encryption by default
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