Celluloid vs mpv
Celluloid
github.commpv
mpv.ioSide by side
| Figure | Celluloid | mpv |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Video Player Software | 7.8 (#19) | 8.5 (#6) |
| Integrations | The project lists Zoom, Google Meet, FaceTime, Photo Booth, and any app that supports camera input as compatible destinations. | Applications and scripts can control mpv through JSON IPC, the libmpv C API, or user scripts. |
| License | The repository is MIT licensed. | mpv is GPLv2 or later by default, with an LGPLv2.1-or-later option when built with -Dgpl=false. |
| System requirements | Celluloid requires macOS 15.0 or later and camera access permission. | The repository lists a not-too-ancient Linux distribution, Windows 10 version 1607 or later, or macOS 10.15 or later, plus a capable CPU and GPU. |
Plans
In their own words
mpv
mpv is a free, open-source command-line media player for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. It plays a wide range of media formats, audio and video codecs, and subtitle types, including Matroska (MKV) and MP4, with network playback and 4K playback support. Its interface is deliberately limited: there is no full graphical interface, only a small on-screen controller for basic playback. Video output is based on OpenGL, Vulkan, and D3D11, with scaling, color management, frame timing, interpolation, and HDR features. mpv can use hardware decoding APIs on its supported platforms, and decoding can be switched on while the player is running. Scripts and user-created scripts can extend its behavior; developers can also use its C API to embed it in other applications. The project is actively developed. The default license is GPLv2 or later, with LGPLv2.1 or later available for builds configured with -Dgpl=false. Only the latest stable release receives security updates.