Emby vs PLAYit
| Emby | PLAYit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $0.83/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Android, iOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, self_hosted | Android, iOS, Windows |
| Network playback | Yes | Yes |
| Subtitle support | Yes | Yes |
| Format support | H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, VP9, MKV, MP4, MOV, AAC, MP3, WMA, FLAC, PCM, AC3/EAC3, DTS, ALAC | WAV, MP3, AAC, 4K, 1080p, MKV, FLV, 3GP, M4V, TS, MPG, M4A |
| Hardware acceleration | Yes | No |
| 4K playback | Yes | Yes |
| License model | subscription | free |
Both are listed in Best Media Player Software. On The Geeks Club, Emby scores higher on our published basis.