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What is Parole?

Parole is a modern and user-friendly media player built on the GStreamer framework, specifically designed for optimal compatibility with the Xfce desktop environment. It facilitates playback of a wide range of media formats, including local files, DVDs/CDs, and live streams. Additionally, Parole's functionality can be expanded through its plugin system, with comprehensive instructions found in the Plugins API documentation alongside practical examples in the plugins directory. Prioritizing ease of use, performance, and minimal resource consumption, Parole enables users to enjoy their local media files, offering subtitle support for videos and compatibility with audio CDs, DVDs, and live broadcasts. The application is completely free to use, distribute, and modify under the GNU General Public License. Essential for its core functions are the GStreamer Base plugins, while the GStreamer Good plugins provide a selection of high-quality enhancements available under the LGPL license, further augmenting Parole's features. With its combination of versatility and efficiency, Parole stands out as an excellent option for users in search of a lightweight media player solution. Moreover, its continuous development and community support ensure that users can expect ongoing improvements and new features over time.

What is Clapper?

Clapper is a modern and stylish media player crafted for the GNOME desktop environment, built using GJS alongside the GTK4 framework. Serving as its backend, GStreamer facilitates the media playback while OpenGL handles the rendering process. The player is designed to work effortlessly on both Xorg and Wayland systems, ensuring a smooth experience in various setups. Additionally, Clapper leverages hardware acceleration capabilities, incorporating VA-API for AMD and Intel GPUs, NVDEC for NVIDIA graphics cards, and V4L2 specifically for mobile devices. Its graphical user interface (GUI) is adaptable, transitioning to a "windowed mode" that primarily utilizes standard GTK widgets to maintain consistency with the native appearance of the operating system. In "fullscreen mode," the GUI elements shift to exhibit darker, larger, and semi-transparent features, thereby enhancing the overall viewing experience. Furthermore, it includes a unique "floating mode," which keeps the video visible over other applications, akin to a picture-in-picture (PiP) setup. The transitions are fine-tuned for mobile devices, ensuring ease of use. Recent updates have optimized the automatic selection of the GL/GLES context, while the player also benefits from various patches that enhance performance or introduce exclusive features in the Flatpak version, thereby elevating the user experience. Clapper's ongoing development actively seeks to incorporate user feedback, promising continuous improvements and new features for upcoming releases. This commitment to user satisfaction emphasizes the importance of community engagement in shaping the application’s future.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Additional information not provided

Integrations Supported

Additional information not provided

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Free
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Free
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

XFCE

Date Founded

2003

Company Website

docs.xfce.org/apps/parole/start

Company Facts

Organization Name

Flathub

Company Website

flathub.org/apps/details/com.github.rafostar.Clapper

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