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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
MoonPlayer plays online videos from YouTube and Bilibili, can download them, and also opens local videos.
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The Best MPV SponsorBlock Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 21 open source
Looking for something like MPV SponsorBlock? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 21 are open source.
About MPV SponsorBlockgithub.com/po5/mpv_sponsorblock
VisitThis mpv script ports SponsorBlock to the player and skips sponsored segments in YouTube videos.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionMoonPlayerMoonPlayer plays online videos from YouTube and Bilibili…Another optiongridplayerPlay multiple videos side by side with gridplayer, a…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MoonPlayer | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 2 | gridplayer | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Syncplay | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | streamlink | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 5 | quodlibet | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 6 | mpv-autosub | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 7 | Dispatcharr | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Plex Kodi Connect | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | plex-for-kodi | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Synko | — | Yes | — |
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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.
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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.
4
Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Streamlink pipes streams from supported services into a media player through its command-line utility and Python library.
5
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
Quod Libet is a music player and library manager for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
6
Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
mpv-autosub automatically downloads subtitles when opening a video if suitable subtitles are not already present.
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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Dispatcharr describes itself as a companion for managing IPTV and streams.
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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 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.
10
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.
11
Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Exaile combines cross-platform music playback with music library management capabilities.
12
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
ytdl-sub automates media downloads and metadata generation with yt-dlp.
13
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.
14
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
LedFx generates real-time audio effects for supported network-connected LED devices.
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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.
16
Also covers 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.
17
Also covers 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.
18
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
mpv-webm adds a simple WebM creation script to mpv without external dependencies.
19
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
ImPlay offers cross-platform desktop media playback built on mpv and ImGui, with scripting and command-line options.
20
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Plyr supports HTML5, YouTube, and Vimeo playback; its maintainers now direct visitors to Video.js.
21
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Play media on Windows, Linux, or macOS with SMPlayer, which also supports YouTube.
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Mopidy
mopidy.comAlso covers media and python
Mopidy serves music from local files, radio, and supported services, with control through MPD or web clients.
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Tautulli
tautulli.comAlso covers media and python
Tautulli monitors Plex Media Server activity and tracks statistics, with analytics and notifications described on its site.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
MPC-BE is a Windows player for audio and video files, derived from Media Player Classic code.
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What is the best alternative to MPV SponsorBlock?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to MPV SponsorBlock are MoonPlayer, gridplayer, and Syncplay.
Are there open-source alternatives to MPV SponsorBlock?
Yes: MoonPlayer, gridplayer, Syncplay, and streamlink.
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