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Infuse vs Jellyfin MPV Shim: catalog facts
Infuse	Jellyfin MPV Shim
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 licence.
macOS, iOS	Windows, Linux
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	Plays Jellyfin media through MPV Offline sync for watching without the server
Apple platforms only Most of what people install it for is behind the Pro subscription or lifetime purchase	Requires a Jellyfin server Not a full library browser on its own
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is 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 October 1, 2026

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