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Switchfin vs Infuse: catalog facts
Switchfin	Infuse
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.	Freemium A free version exists. Infuse Pro requires a subscription or a one-time purchase.
Linux	macOS, iOS
Native interface instead of a web wrapper MPV-based playback with wide codec support and hardware decoding	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
Early-stage project that warns of bugs Requires a Jellyfin server for its main features	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: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it 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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