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Infuse vs SMPlayer: catalog facts
Infuse	SMPlayer
Freemium A free version exists. Infuse Pro requires a subscription or a one-time purchase.	Free Free and open source under the GPL 2.0.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, 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	Remembers position, audio track and subtitles per file mpv and MPlayer engines, so format coverage is excellent
Apple platforms only Most of what people install it for is behind the Pro subscription or lifetime purchase	The interface is dated Qt and skins only go so far Two engines means two sets of quirks when something misbehaves
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
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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