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MPlayerX vs Plex

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MPlayerX

6.0
Media & Design

Media player

Plex

8.0
Media & Design

Home media player

Metric MPlayerX Plex
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 3 450
90-day Installs 20 1.4K
365-day Installs 153 6.0K
Version 1.1.4,1920 1.112.0.359,0d79a49f
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 30 11.2K
GitHub Forks 11 604
Open Issues - 83
License OFL-1.1
Language Python CSS
Last GitHub Commit 7y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Feb 2, 2013 Oct 14, 2012

Reviews

MPlayerX

MPlayerX is a sleek and user-friendly media player for macOS that supports a wide range of video and audio formats. It offers features like subtitle support, multiple video outputs, and playback controls, making it an appealing choice for users who want a versatile media experience. The app's intuitive interface and performance improvements over time cater to casual users and media enthusiasts alike.

MPlayerX plays various media formats with enhanced features and customization options.

Pros

  • + Intuitive and user-friendly interface.
  • + Supports a wide range of media formats.
  • + Enhanced features like subtitle support and multiple video outputs.

Cons

  • - Historical adware issues that may still concern some users.
  • - Inactive development since 2019, limiting recent updates.

Plex

Plex is a robust home media player that streams and organizes your media library, offering a seamless experience for content consumption. It benefits users who want a centralized platform for accessing movies, TV shows, and music across various devices.

Plex streams and organizes digital media, providing a unified platform for accessing movies, TV shows, and music.

Pros

  • + Seamless media streaming across devices
  • + Comprehensive media library management
  • + Regular updates and auto-updating feature

Cons

  • - Security concerns as highlighted in recent notices
  • - Issues with certain third-party hosting providers