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Clapper vs Haruna

Both stand on video player software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Clapper

Free plan LinuxWindows

Clapper provides a simple desktop player with queue handling and playback-speed controls. Its Linux packaging, libraries, and plugin support add options for users and developers who need them.

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Haruna

Free plan LinuxWindows

Haruna provides configurable local and online video playback, playlist options and subtitle support at no cost. Linux users have several listed installation routes; KDE lists Windows nightly installers for testing.

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The facts

ClapperHaruna
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinux, WindowsLinux, Windows
Lowest paid planNot publishedFree or on request
Plans publishedNone1
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiterafostar.github.ioharuna.kde.org
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Clapper: what it does well

  • Free plan available
  • Runs on Linux and Windows
  • Queue items can be reordered by drag and drop
  • Playback speed control included
  • Flatpak includes dependencies and codecs

What to know first

  • Libraries’ APIs are unstable before version 1.0
  • RPM packages are considered unstable
  • Focused on essential playback features

Haruna: what it does well

  • Supports local files and network playback
  • Includes subtitles and hardware acceleration
  • Can populate playlists from the opened file’s folder
  • Most actions support configurable keyboard shortcuts
  • Available for Linux and Windows

What to know first

  • Windows installers listed by KDE are nightly builds for testing
  • Online video playback depends on youtube-dl or yt-dlp

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