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DivX Player vs Music Player Daemon
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 MacWindows
Visit DivX Player Free plan AndroidAPILinux+3
Choose MPD if you want a free, configurable music server that can be controlled by a separate network client and work with remote storage. Consider its client/server setup and default network permissions when deciding whether it fits your environment.
Visit Music Player DaemonThe facts
| DivX Player | Music Player Daemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Android, API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | DivX Player | Not published |
| Website | divx.com | musicpd.org |
| On media player software | #15 of 76 | #11 of 76 |
DivX Player: what it does well
Music Player Daemon: what it does well
- Free software distributed under the GPL.
- Plays WAV, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, DSDIFF, DSF, MP3, and FFmpeg codecs.
- Storage plugins can combine remote servers into a virtual music directory.
- Offers command-line, web, graphical, mobile, and voice clients.
- Supports configurable playback plugins, ReplayGain, and cross-fading.
What to know first
- Requires a separate client or interface for control.
- Clients have full permissions without authentication by default.
- The project describes its Android build as experimental.
- Official Debian packages are labeled outdated and unsupported.
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