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LMMS vs IINA

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

LMMS

8.0
Media & Design

Music production software

IINA

8.0
Media & Design

Free and open-source media player

Metric LMMS IINA
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 64 6.9K
90-day Installs 156 18.2K
365-day Installs 595 57.6K
Version 1.2.2 1.4.2,164
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 9.7K 44.0K
GitHub Forks 1.2K 2.8K
Open Issues 1.4K 2.0K
License GPL-2.0 GPL-3.0
Language C++ Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jan 5, 2017

Reviews

LMMS

LMMS is a free, open-source music production software offering a digital audio workstation, synthesizers, and MIDI support. It's ideal for hobbyists and indie artists seeking a robust, community-driven tool without cost.

LMMS allows users to create, edit, and produce music using a digital audio workstation with various instruments and effects.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Feature-rich with extensive music production tools
  • + Active and supportive community

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Complex user interface requiring a learning curve

IINA

IINA is a modern, free, and open-source media player for macOS that supports advanced video features like HDR and spatial audio. It offers a sleek design, extensive customization options, and seamless integration with macOS, making it ideal for users seeking high-quality video playback.

IINA is a media player that supports a wide range of video formats and modern video features, designed specifically for macOS.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Modern and sleek design
  • + Supports advanced video features like HDR and spatial audio
  • + Highly customizable interface
  • + Seamless macOS integration

Cons

  • - Some bugs, particularly with HDR on newer Mac chips
  • - Lacks Airplay functionality