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MediaPortal vs MPlayer
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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MediaPortal combines live TV, media-library playback, and radio in software for Windows PCs. Choose between MP1, which has more plugins, and MP2, which the maker also describes as stable and usable.
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MPlayer offers wide format, streaming, and subtitle support at no cost. Its latest listed release and limited GUI development are important considerations before installation.
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| MediaPortal | MPlayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | MediaPortal | Not published |
| Website | team-mediaportal.com | mplayerhq.hu |
| On media player software | #4 of 76 | #8 of 76 |
MediaPortal: what it does well
- Free and open-source software.
- Shows and records live TV.
- Plays videos, music, pictures, and DVDs.
- Supports network playback and subtitles.
- Community plugins and skins are available.
What to know first
- Requires a Windows PC.
- MP2 has fewer plugins than MP1.
- Outdated versions are not supported.
MPlayer: what it does well
- Free under the GNU General Public License version 2.
- Plays formats including DVD and Matroska.
- Accepts streams over several listed protocols.
- Supports DVD subtitles and closed captions.
- Playback speed control is listed.
What to know first
- Latest listed release is version 1.5 from 2022.
- The graphical interface is no longer being developed.
- Complete installation requires source code and binary codecs.
- The graphical interface also requires a skin.
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