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IINA vs Infuse: catalog facts
IINA	Infuse
Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0.	Freemium A free version exists. Infuse Pro requires a subscription or a one-time purchase.
macOS	macOS, iOS
mpv decoding with a genuinely native macOS interface Picture-in-picture, gestures, Touch Bar and a standalone music mode	Direct playback of formats that Apple's own player refuses, with no transcoding server Connects to network shares as well as Plex, Jellyfin and Emby
macOS 11 or newer only Nightly builds exist but the project warns they may be unusable	Apple platforms only Most of what people install it for is behind the Pro subscription or lifetime purchase
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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