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JRiver Media Center vs Minitube
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.
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Consider JRiver if you want one media center for audio, images, television, and video, with network sharing and support for its listed formats. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or a license that covers more than one major version.
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Minitube focuses on continuous YouTube viewing with playlist, search, filtering and sharing tools. The 9.99 EUR annual subscription covers every listed desktop platform and includes a money-back guarantee.
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| JRiver Media Center | Minitube | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Linux only: $79.98, paid once | Minitube: €9.99 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | jriver.com | flavio.tordini.org |
| On media player software | #67 of 76 | #71 of 76 |
JRiver Media Center: what it does well
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Plays network media and listed audio and disc formats.
- Includes bit-perfect playback, WASAPI, ASIO, VST plug-ins, and DSD.
- Supports TV tuners and an Electronic Program Guide.
- Shares media with DLNA devices.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The listed trial lasts 30 days.
- Each license covers one major version.
Minitube: what it does well
- Automatically plays videos one after another
- Supports 4K playback
- Includes editable playlists and playback filters
- Channel notifications without YouTube login
- Available on Windows, macOS and Linux
What to know first
- Requires a paid subscription
- Linux binary is provided on a best-effort basis
- Full version support is through forums and email
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