AIMP vs Music Player Daemon
AIMP
aimp.ruMusic Player Daemon
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| Figure | AIMP | Music Player Daemon |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Audio Player Software | 8.7 (#2) | 8.1 (#7) |
| Spec score · Media Player Software | 8.4 (#15) | 8.5 (#11) |
| Format support | APE,MP3,WAV,OGG,MPGA,UMX,MOD,MO3,WV,IT,S3M,MTM,XM,FLAC,MP4,M4A,M4B,MPC,AIFF,AAC,OPUS,DSF,DFF,TTA,WEBM,CDA,AC3,DTS,MIDI,RMI,SPX,TAK,WMA,MKA,MPEG-DASH | WAV,AIFF,AAC,FLAC,DSDIFF,DSF,MP3,FFmpeg-supported codecs |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License model | free | free |
| Network playback | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,Linux,Android | Linux,Windows,macOS,Android |
| Support | The site lists [email protected] and a user forum for support and feedback. | The project lists a help page, forum, IRC, and bug tracker as support channels. |
Plans
In their own words
AIMP
AIMP is a free audio player for Windows, Linux, and Android, with network playback and support for a wide range of listed formats. These include APE, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MP4, M4A, AAC, OPUS, DSF, AIFF, MIDI, WMA, AC3, DTS, and MPEG-DASH, as well as tracker formats such as MOD, MO3, S3M, MTM, and XM. Its format list also includes CDA, RMI, SPX, TAK, and others. AIMP does not support subtitles, and 4K playback is listed as unavailable. The maker is AIMP, which was founded in 2006. With versions listed for desktop systems and Android, it covers those three platforms without a stated purchase price. Its format breadth may be useful for listeners whose libraries contain varied audio and tracker file types, while the listed limitations matter if subtitle or 4K playback is required.
Music Player Daemon
Music Player Daemon has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.