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Celluloid vs SMPlayer
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| Fact | Celluloid | SMPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C++ |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 1.5k | 1.1k |
| Latest | v0.30 | v26.8.29 |
| Last push | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-14 |
| Release cadence | about 283 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace VLC. Alternatives to VLC →
PartialCelluloidA GTK front end for mpv with a conventional player window.
PartialSMPlayerA Qt front end for mpv and MPlayer with a conventional player window.
Celluloid
Celluloid
unsigned The latest release, v0.30, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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SMPlayer
unsigned The latest release, v26.8.29, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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