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MPC-BE vs mpv-android
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.
Free plan Windows
MPC-BE offers Windows playback with network, subtitle, and hardware-acceleration support at no listed cost. Check its Windows-only platform and hardware requirements before choosing it.
Visit MPC-BE Free plan Android
mpv-android offers extensive video, subtitle, playback, and rendering options at no cost for Android. Android TV is supported, but its TV version has a separate installation route, and the app cannot be imported as an AAR library or module.
Visit mpv-androidThe facts
| MPC-BE | mpv-android | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On video player software | #27 of 42 | #31 of 42 |
MPC-BE: what it does well
- Free and open source under GPL v3
- Supports network playback and subtitles
- Lists a broad range of media formats
- Stable releases and nightly builds are available
What to know first
- Windows only; no other platforms are listed
- Requires an SSE2-capable CPU
- Requires DirectX 9.0c graphics with PS 3.0
mpv-android: what it does well
- Supports hardware and software decoding.
- Plays listed codecs including AV1.
- Supports styled and dual subtitles.
- Includes background playback and Picture-in-Picture.
- Distributed under the MIT License.
What to know first
- TV version requires F-Droid or manual APK installation.
- Latest F-Droid release requires Android 6.0 or newer.
- Not an importable AAR library or module.
- F-Droid listing shows network and shared-storage permissions.
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