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SMPlayer vs VidOn Server

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

SMPlayer

SMPlayer

Video & Movies

SMPlayer is a free, open source media player for Windows and Linux. It supports a wide range of video and audio formats and has an easy-to-use interface with built-in codecs so no additional codecs need to be installed.

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VidOn Server

VidOn Server

Video & Movies

VidOn Server is a self-hosted video streaming server that allows you to store, manage, and stream videos within your local network or over the internet. It supports transcoding, automatic thumbnail generation, user access controls, and apps for all major platforms.

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