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jQuery UI video widget vs MediaElement.js

A side-by-side look at jQuery UI video widget and MediaElement.js. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

jQuery UI video widget

jQuery UI video widget

Development

The jQuery UI video widget is a plugin that allows you to easily integrate video players into web pages. It handles events, player selection, and provides a consistent interface across browsers.

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MediaElement.js

MediaElement.js

Audio & Music

MediaElement.js is an open-source JavaScript library that allows you to easily implement rich media on your website, including native HTML5 media playback, captions, subtitles, and more. It provides a uniform API for media elements across browsers and supports older browsers with Flash or Silverlight fallback.

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