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MediaPortal vs projectM

A side-by-side look at MediaPortal and projectM. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

MediaPortal

MediaPortal

Video & Movies

MediaPortal is an open source media center software designed to manage and play various types of media content including videos, music, photos on home computers. It supports Windows platform and features a 10 foot user interface for easy navigation.

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projectM

projectM

Audio & Music

projectM is an open-source music visualizer that uses OpenGL and pulseaudio to create real-time visualizations that render alongside audio input. It features advanced real-time effects including per-pixel shaders and beat detection.

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