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Description

Parole is a contemporary and straightforward media player developed using the GStreamer framework, specifically tailored for seamless integration with the Xfce desktop environment. This player supports various forms of media playback, including local files, DVDs/CDs, and live streaming. Furthermore, Parole can be enhanced with additional features through its plugin architecture, with detailed guidelines available in the Plugins API documentation along with practical examples in the plugins directory. Designed with an emphasis on user-friendliness, performance, and efficient resource consumption, Parole allows users to enjoy local media files, complete with subtitle support for videos, as well as audio CDs, DVDs, and live content. As an entirely free application, Parole is available for anyone to use, share, or modify in accordance with the GNU General Public License. For its standard operations, the GStreamer Base plugins are essential, while the GStreamer Good plugins offer a collection of high-quality add-ons available under the LGPL license, enhancing Parole's capabilities even further. This makes Parole an excellent choice for users seeking a versatile and lightweight media player experience.

Description

mpv is a command-line media player that is free in terms of user freedom. It accommodates a vast array of media formats, video and audio codecs, and subtitle options. With its video output supporting OpenGL, Vulkan, and D3D11, mpv offers numerous features that appeal to video enthusiasts, including advanced video scaling using high-quality algorithms, color management, precise frame timing, interpolation, HDR support, and more. Additionally, mpv can utilize various hardware decoding APIs across all operating systems, allowing for hardware decoding to be activated as needed during playback. Moreover, a user-friendly C API has been meticulously crafted to ensure that mpv can be incorporated seamlessly into other software applications. This makes mpv not only a versatile media player but also a powerful tool for developers looking to integrate rich media functionality into their projects.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

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Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

XFCE

Founded

2003

Website

docs.xfce.org/apps/parole/start

Vendor Details

Company Name

mpv

Website

mpv.io

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Product Features

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