Play media on Windows, Linux, or macOS with SMPlayer, which also supports YouTube.
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vsCatNip
MPC-HC vs CatNip
How do MPC-HC and CatNip compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | MPC-HC | CatNip |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Use MPC-HC to play video and audio on Windows, with support for third-party filters in this free, open-source project. | CatNip provides a terminal audio visualizer for Linux, Unix, macOS, and Windows. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Open-source project | Open-source project |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Language | English | English |
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