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GOM Player vs MediaElement.js
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.
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GOM Player combines broad format support with subtitles and network playback. Its free plan is available, while the paid permanent license is listed for one PC at $22 a month.
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MediaElement.js combines a unified player and API with broad media and embed support. Its documented caption-hosting requirement and separate loading for non-native plugins are worth noting during integration.
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| GOM Player | MediaElement.js | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | GOM Player+ Permanent License: $22, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | GOM Player | Not published |
| Website | gomlab.com | mediaelementjs.com |
| On video player software | #6 of 42 | #10 of 42 |
GOM Player: what it does well
- Supports many listed audio and video formats
- Includes subtitle support
- Offers network playback
- Has a free plan
- Available for Windows and macOS
What to know first
- No mobile app is listed
- Paid license is billed at 22.00 USD monthly
- Paid license covers one PC
MediaElement.js: what it does well
- Free and MIT-licensed.
- Supports MP4, WebM, MP3, HLS and DASH.
- Provides a common API for supported media.
- Lists accessibility requirements met by its video player.
- Offers multiple installation and integration options.
What to know first
- Cross-browser caption files must share the player’s domain.
- jQuery plugin use requires importing jQuery.
- Non-native plugins must be loaded separately.
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