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GNOME Videos vs Parole: catalog facts
GNOME Videos	Parole
Free Free and open source as part of the GNOME project.	Free Free, part of the Xfce desktop project.
Linux	Linux
Fits in with the GNOME desktop Uses GStreamer, so new formats come from installing plugins	Plays local files, DVDs, CDs and live streams Lightweight and consistent with Xfce
Linux only Format support depends on installed GStreamer plugins	Linux only Format support depends on installed GStreamer plugins
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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