Jwplayer Latest Version 【Android】
A hidden gem in the latest update is "Audio Only." When the user backgrounds the tab on mobile, the player can automatically switch to an AAC audio stream, saving 85% bandwidth and keeping the video playing as background audio (like a podcast).
| Feature | JW Player 8 | Video.js 8 | Shaka Player 4 | |---------|-------------|-------------|----------------| | Price | $1,200+/yr | Free | Free | | HLS/MPEG-DASH | Native | Plugin | Native | | DRM | Native | Plugin | Native | | Ad framework | Best-in-class | IMA only | None (DIY) | | Analytics dashboard | Yes | No | No | | Offline playback | No | No | Yes (via Storage API) | | Low-latency streaming | 2-4 sec | 3-6 sec | 0.5-2 sec | | Learning curve | Medium | Low | High | jwplayer latest version
Summary:
Force the player to skip any fallback checks: A hidden gem in the latest update is "Audio Only
jwplayer().setup(
primary: "html5"
);
This shaves 200ms off startup time.

