FFplay vs Infuse
FFplay
ffmpeg.org
Infuse
firecore.comSide by side
| Figure | FFplay | Infuse |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $1.42/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 5 |
| Spec score · Video Player Software | 7.6 (#27) | 8.8 (#2) |
| Hardware acceleration | FFplay documents hardware accelerated decoding through -hwaccel, which also enables the Vulkan renderer automatically. | Yes |
| Platforms | The FFmpeg project says it compiles, runs, and passes its testing infrastructure across Linux, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, BSDs, and Solaris. | iOS,macOS,Apple TV,visionOS |
Plans
Infuse
- Infuse Pro Monthly$1.99 a month
- Infuse Pro Yearly$16.99 a year
- Infuse Pro Lifetime$99.99, paid once
- Infuse Pro Annual$16.99 a year
- Infuse FreeFree
In their own words
Infuse
Infuse is a video player for Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, and Vision. It plays a wide range of video and audio formats, supports network playback, hardware acceleration, and 4K playback. It can connect to Mac, PC, and NAS devices, cloud services such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Box, and media servers including Emby, Jellyfin, and Plex. The app can retrieve metadata, artwork, cast information, ratings, and trailers, while iCloud can sync library settings, metadata, and server connections between devices. Users can add subtitles, including one-tap downloads from OpenSubtitles. Compatible hardware supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG. Parental controls can restrict access by rating or folder. Infuse is free to download. Pro adds features including additional formats, high-resolution Dolby and DTS-HD audio, AirPlay and Google Cast, advanced library synchronization, and cloud streaming. Pro costs $1.99 a month or $16.99 a year; a lifetime option costs $99.99, paid once. A free 7-day trial is listed for monthly and lifetime plans.