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MPC-Qt vs Parole
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.
Paid LinuxWindows
MPC-Qt combines an MPC-HC-like interface with libmpv playback and detailed playlist tools. Its Windows and Linux packages, online-video support, and customization options make it a capable free player, while some planned functions remain unavailable.
Visit MPC-Qt Free plan Linux
Visit Parole The facts
| MPC-Qt | Parole | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mpc-qt.github.io | docs.xfce.org |
| On video player software | #42 of 42 | #38 of 42 |
MPC-Qt: what it does well
- Free and open-source under GPL v2
- Runs on Windows and Linux
- Multiple playlists remember last-played files
- Online playback supports subtitles and audio tracks
- Hardware acceleration and speed control
What to know first
- VirtualDub-style encoding support may not be implemented
- Some options are hidden or disabled
- Online video playback depends on yt-dlp
Parole: what it does well
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