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Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
MoonPlayer plays online videos from YouTube and Bilibili, can download them, and also opens local videos.
Alternatives
The Best mpv-autosub Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 21 open source
Looking for something like mpv-autosub? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 21 are open source.
About mpv-autosubgithub.com/davidde/mpv-autosub
Visitmpv-autosub automatically downloads subtitles when opening a video if suitable subtitles are not already present.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionMoonPlayerMoonPlayer plays online videos from YouTube and Bilibili…Another optionstreamlinkStreamlink pipes streams from supported services into a…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MoonPlayer | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 2 | streamlink | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 3 | quodlibet | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 4 | AutoSubSync MPV | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 5 | gridplayer | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | MPV SponsorBlock | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Dispatcharr | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Plex Kodi Connect | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Ytdl Sub | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | plex-for-kodi | — | Yes | — |
All mpv-autosub alternatives
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Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Streamlink pipes streams from supported services into a media player through its command-line utility and Python library.
3
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Quod Libet is a music player and library manager for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
4
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Synchronize subtitles automatically for mpv with AutoSubSync MPV, which lists ffsubsync and alass as supported backends.
5
Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Play multiple videos side by side with gridplayer, a desktop video player project.
6
Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
This mpv script ports SponsorBlock to the player and skips sponsored segments in YouTube videos.
7
Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Dispatcharr describes itself as a companion for managing IPTV and streams.
8
Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
PlexKodiConnect synchronizes media from a Plex server into Kodi’s native database for browsing through Kodi.
9
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
ytdl-sub automates media downloads and metadata generation with yt-dlp.
10
Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
PlexMod for Kodi is a community modification of the Plex client add-on, with features beyond those in other official Plex clients.
11
Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Synko implements a minimal Syncplay client as a Kodi service for synchronized movie playback.
12
Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Exaile combines cross-platform music playback with music library management capabilities.
13
Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Syncplay synchronizes playback position and play state across media players such as mpv, VLC, MPC-HC, and MPC-BE over the internet.
14
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
Kyoo runs as a self-hosted server for movies, series, and anime, with automatic scanning and metadata matching.
15
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
LedFx generates real-time audio effects for supported network-connected LED devices.
16
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
VideoClip creates video and audio clips with mpv, saving them as MP4 or WebM and allowing subtitles to be embedded.
17
Mopidy
mopidy.comAlso covers linux, media, and python
Mopidy serves music from local files, radio, and supported services, with control through MPD or web clients.
18
StreamLink
streamlink.github.ioAlso covers media and python
Extract streams from services and send them to a video player of choice with Streamlink, a command-line utility.
19
Tautulli
tautulli.comAlso covers media and python
Tautulli monitors Plex Media Server activity and tracks statistics, with analytics and notifications described on its site.
20
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Jellyfin Desktop is a desktop client built with Qt WebEngine and libmpv, with downloads listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
21
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
MPC-QT reimplements much of the Media Player Classic interface with Qt and uses libmpv for video playback.
22
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Flower’s MPV Config provides mpv settings for movies, TV, and anime, with scripts that include a manga reader and playback tools.
23
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
ThumbFast generates on-the-fly thumbnails for mpv and is designed to work alongside an interface script.
24
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
mpv-webm adds a simple WebM creation script to mpv without external dependencies.
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What is the best alternative to mpv-autosub?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to mpv-autosub are MoonPlayer, streamlink, and quodlibet.
Are there open-source alternatives to mpv-autosub?
Yes: MoonPlayer, streamlink, quodlibet, and AutoSubSync MPV.
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