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Dailymotion vs IINA

Dailymotion logo

Dailymotion

Entertainment

Watch, publish, and share videos

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IINA logo

IINA

Entertainment

Free open source Mac video player built on mpv, with a native macOS interface

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dailymotion no pricing information publicly accessible on website; IINA there is no Apple TV or iOS app, so it cannot be used for a living room streaming setup the way Infuse can.
  • They diverge on capability: Dailymotion covers Video hosting, IINA covers mpv playback engine.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dailymotion and IINA actually diverge.

Attributes where Dailymotion and IINA differ
AttributeDailymotionIINA
Pricing modelfreeOpen source, no licence fee
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tvMac
Founded2005Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Entertainment).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Dailymotion

  • Video hosting
  • Live streaming
  • Video monetization
  • Social media
  • Websites
  • Content moderation
  • Privacy settings
  • Web support

Only in IINA

  • mpv playback engine
  • Native macOS interface
  • Trackpad gestures
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Subtitle and audio track control
  • Music mode

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Dailymotion

  • Video sharingnot IINA
  • News contentnot IINA
  • Entertainmentnot IINA

IINA

  • A Mac user who wants to play locally stored or downloaded video files in formats QuickTime Player does not supportnot Dailymotion
  • Someone who wants a free player with real trackpad gesture support for seeking and volumenot Dailymotion
  • A user who wants picture-in-picture video while working in other appsnot Dailymotion
  • Anyone who prefers a graphical Mac-native player over configuring raw mpv from the command linenot Dailymotion

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Dailymotion

  • No pricing information publicly accessible on website
  • Creator/publisher monetization details not found in available pages

IINA

  • There is no Apple TV or iOS app, so it cannot be used for a living room streaming setup the way Infuse can.
  • It has no polished network share or cloud storage library browser, so streaming from a NAS or cloud drive is more manual than with Infuse.
  • As a volunteer open source project, new feature development and bug fixes depend on contributor availability rather than a funded team.
  • It is Mac only, so there is no equivalent app for Windows users in a mixed household.
  • Advanced mpv configuration is still exposed for power users, which can be confusing for someone who just wants simple playback with no options.

Pricing, plan by plan

Dailymotion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited watching
    • Video uploads
    • Ad-supported

IINA

Free
  • IINAFree
    • Free and open source
    • No account or subscription
    • Full feature set with no paywall

Which should you pick?

Choose Dailymotion if

  • You need video hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want live streaming.
Dailymotion review

Choose IINA if

  • You need mpv playback engine.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Mac.
  • You also want native macos interface.
IINA review

Questions people ask

Is Dailymotion or IINA better?
Neither clearly leads. Dailymotion starts at Free and IINA at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dailymotion or IINA?
Dailymotion starts at Free and IINA at Free.
Does Dailymotion or IINA run on more platforms?
Dailymotion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. IINA runs on Mac.
Can I use Dailymotion for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Dailymotion best used for?
Dailymotion is most often used for video sharing, news content, entertainment. Of those, video sharing and news content are not what IINA is typically brought in for.
What can Dailymotion do that IINA cannot?
Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Live streaming, Video monetization, Social media. IINA covers mpv playback engine, Native macOS interface, Trackpad gestures, Picture-in-picture.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dailymotion: Where can I find Dailymotion pricing and monetization details?

Dailymotion's pricing and revenue-sharing information is not published on their public website. Contact Dailymotion's creator support or business team directly for current monetization rates and terms.

Source
IINA: Is IINA free?

Yes, entirely, and it is open source with no paid tier or subscription.

IINA: What is the difference between IINA and mpv?

IINA is built on the mpv engine but adds a full native macOS graphical interface, menus and gestures that mpv does not have on its own.

IINA: Does IINA work on Apple TV?

No. IINA is Mac only. For Apple TV playback, Infuse is the comparable option.

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