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Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
QMPlay2 plays video and audio in many formats and codecs, according to its repository description.
Alternatives
The Best Celluloid Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 24 open source
Looking for something like Celluloid? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 24 are open source.
Celluloid provides a GTK-based interface for mpv to play audio and video media.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionQMPlay2QMPlay2 plays video and audio in many formats and codecs…Another optionDopamineDopamine plays audio, with its project describing the…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QMPlay2 | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Dopamine | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Fooyin | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | Cliamp | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | TUI Audio Mixer | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | walk | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Caligula | — | Yes | Linux, macOS |
| 8 | bluetuith | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Btop | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Rich Framework | — | Yes | — |
All Celluloid alternatives
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Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
Dopamine plays audio, with its project describing the player as focused on simplicity.
3
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
Fooyin plays music and supports customization, according to its repository description.
4
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
cliamp plays music in a terminal and is described as inspired by Winamp.
5
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
wiremix mixes audio in a terminal interface for PipeWire, according to its project description.
6
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
walk navigates files in a terminal interface as an alternative to cd and ls, with keyboard controls for moving through folders.
7
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
Caligula writes disk images through a terminal interface for disk imaging.
8
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
bluetuith manages Bluetooth connections from a cross-platform terminal interface.
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Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
btop displays CPU, memory, and other system resource information in a terminal interface.
10
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
Prezto configures Zsh with defaults, aliases, functions, and command-line interface enhancements.
11
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
cheat.sh provides a command-line and web interface to programming and command-line examples.
12
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
s-tui monitors CPU activity and can run CPU stress tests from a terminal interface.
13
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
ugrep searches files by pattern and includes Boolean and fuzzy search, an interactive interface, and support for many document and archive formats.
14
Also covers linux and open source
fm manages files in a terminal interface, with its project built using Go and Bubble Tea.
15
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
Plex MPV Shim sends media from Plex mobile and web apps to the mpv player through an unofficial client.
16
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
JDSP4Linux processes audio for PipeWire and PulseAudio clients, according to its repository description.
17
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
EasyEffects provides PipeWire audio processing plugins, including a limiter, compressor, convolver, equalizer, and auto-volume controls.
18
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
cava visualizes audio across multiple platforms, according to its repository description.
19
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
GxPlugins.lv2 collects additional LV2 audio plugins from the Guitarix project.
20
Also covers api, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Pi-Apps catalogs software for Raspberry Pi, with projects described as open source in its repository title.
21
Also covers api, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
TextGen offers an open-source desktop application for local language models, with text, vision, tool calling, and API support.
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Also covers api, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Junction lets users choose which application or browser opens files and links.
23
Also covers api, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Planify manages tasks with Todoist, Nextcloud, and CalDAV support for the GNOME desktop.
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Also covers api, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
dLine brings calendar events into the terminal, with reminders and event management described by its project page.
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What is the best alternative to Celluloid?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Celluloid are QMPlay2, Dopamine, and Fooyin.
Are there open-source alternatives to Celluloid?
Yes: QMPlay2, Dopamine, Fooyin, and Cliamp.
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