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

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