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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.
Alternatives
The Best ThumbFast Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 23 open source
Looking for something like ThumbFast? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 23 are open source.
ThumbFast generates on-the-fly thumbnails for mpv and is designed to work alongside an interface script.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionFlower's MPV ConfigFlower’s MPV Config provides mpv settings for movies, TV…Another optionMPV WebMmpv-webm adds a simple WebM creation script to mpv without…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flower's MPV Config | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 2 | MPV WebM | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 3 | ArtCNN | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | Museeks | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 5 | ImPlay | — | Yes | Linux, macOS |
| 6 | Mpc Qt | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 7 | Ledfx | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | MPV SponsorBlock | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | tethys | — | Not stated | Linux, Windows |
| 10 | Reiverr | — | Yes | — |
All ThumbFast alternatives
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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.
3
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
ArtCNN collects single-image super-resolution models aimed at anime content, with architectures designed for different uses.
4
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Museeks provides a cross-platform music player with a simple interface, according to its project description.
5
Also covers linux, 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.
6
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.
7
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
LedFx generates real-time audio effects for supported network-connected LED devices.
8
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
This mpv script ports SponsorBlock to the player and skips sponsored segments in YouTube videos.
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tethys
github.com/Zren/mpv-osc-tethysAlso covers linux and media · same kind of open-source project
Tethys replaces mpv’s built-in on-screen controller with a themed interface that includes thumbnail previews and a picture-in-picture button.
10
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Reiverr combines an interface for Jellyfin and TMDB with Radarr and Sonarr, and describes itself as a replacement for Overseerr.
11
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
ncmpc++ provides an MPD client through a feature-rich ncurses interface.
12
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
uosc adds a proximity-based on-screen interface to the mpv media player.
13
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Airsonic-refix provides a modern web interface for Subsonic-compatible music servers.
14
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Jellyfin Vue offers an experimental alternative browser client for Jellyfin, written in Vue.js and marked as not feature-complete.
15
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.
16
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Musikcube combines a terminal music player with an audio engine, metadata indexer, and server in C++.
17
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
xTeVe proxies M3U playlists for Plex DVR and Emby Live TV, with options to merge and update M3U and XMLTV files.
18
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
CatNip provides a terminal audio visualizer for Linux, Unix, macOS, and Windows.
19
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.
20
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.
21
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
mpv-autosub automatically downloads subtitles when opening a video if suitable subtitles are not already present.
22
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Play media on Windows, Linux, or macOS with SMPlayer, which also supports YouTube.
23
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.
24
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
Swing Music is a self-hosted player for local audio files, according to its project description.
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What is the best alternative to ThumbFast?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to ThumbFast are Flower's MPV Config, MPV WebM, and ArtCNN.
Are there open-source alternatives to ThumbFast?
Yes: Flower's MPV Config, MPV WebM, ArtCNN, and Museeks.
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