mpv vs reEmbed

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.

reEmbed is a customizable video player for websites that supports YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, and HTML5 video. Users can select a player style, add a logo, and choose colours. The maker says setup involves pasting one line of code and does not require coding skills; existing YouTube embeds on a site can be replaced automatically with the reEmbed player. Its cloud-hosted player includes analytics for plays, completions, shares, impressions, and viewing locations. After playback, recommendation widgets can show a gallery linking to pages on the user's site that contain embedded videos. The service can alert users when a YouTube video is blocked or removed and suggest alternatives when possible. Custom players can be embedded on third-party sites or shared on Facebook and Twitter. The HTML5 player works on iOS, Android, and Windows Mobile devices. A free player plan is listed at free. The pricing page text provides no plan prices or limits, and users can upgrade after creating an account. Service support is available by dedicated email.