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Jellyfin MPV Shim vs Infuse: catalog facts
Jellyfin MPV Shim	Infuse
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Freemium A free version exists. Infuse Pro requires a subscription or a one-time purchase.
Windows, Linux	macOS, iOS
Plays Jellyfin media through MPV Offline sync for watching without the server	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
Requires a Jellyfin server Not a full library browser on its own	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
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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