Syncplay
Syncplay synchronizes playback position and play state across media players such as mpv, VLC, MPC-HC, and MPC-BE over the internet.
About Syncplay
Syncplay is a client/server application that synchronizes playback position and play state across multiple instances of media players such as mpv, VLC, MPC-HC, MPC-BE, and mplayer2 over the internet. When one viewer pauses, unpauses, or seeks, the action is replicated for all users connected to the same server and room. New participants are synchronized upon joining.
It includes text-based chat for discussion during viewing. Syncplay does not transfer media files; it only synchronizes players, so each viewer must provide their own media. The project is open source under the Apache License 2.0. Pricing information is not provided in the repository.
Key features
- Synchronizes playback position and play state across multiple media players.
- Works with mpv, VLC, MPC-HC, MPC-BE, and mplayer2.
- Uses a client/server model over the internet.
- Supports multiple rooms (viewing sessions) on the same server.
- Includes text-based chat for discussing while watching.
- New participants are synchronized when they join.
Best for: People who want to watch videos in sync with others over the internet using their own media players and files.
Good for
- Synchronizes playback state and position across supported media players.
- Includes text-based chat for coordination during viewing.
- Open source under the Apache License 2.0.
Watch out for
- Not a file sharing service; does not transfer media files.
- Only text-based chat is included; no built-in voice chat.
Syncplay at a glance
- Website
- github.com/Syncplay/syncplay
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Syncplay FAQ
What media players does Syncplay support?
mpv, VLC, MPC-HC, MPC-BE, and mplayer2.
Does Syncplay share media files?
No. Syncplay is not a file sharing service; it only synchronizes playback state and position.
Does Syncplay include a chat feature?
Yes, it includes text-based chat so viewers can discuss a video as they watch.
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