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feat(website): update Scener comparison with pricing and technical differences
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"ALT_SCENER_META_DESC": "An honest comparison of KoalaSync and Scener. Discover when Scener's webcam chat wins and why KoalaSync is best for distraction-free movie nights.",
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"ALT_SCENER_INTRO": "KoalaSync and Scener approach watch parties from two completely different angles. Scener is a virtual movie theater with built-in video chat and interactive rooms. KoalaSync, on the other hand, is a minimalist, privacy-friendly browser extension that simply synchronizes playback controls. Which tool fits you best depends mostly on how important built-in webcam and chat features are to you.",
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"ALT_SCENER_WHEN_SCENER_TITLE": "When Scener is the better choice",
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"ALT_SCENER_WHEN_SCENER_BODY": "Scener is the perfect choice if you want an <strong>all-in-one social platform</strong>. If you want to see your friends via webcam and have audio/text chat directly in the same browser window, Scener is unbeatable. Scener creates a virtual theater room that combines the player and video chat on a single screen. This is ideal for large, interactive watch parties or public streaming events where the social aspect is front and center.",
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"ALT_SCENER_WHEN_SCENER_BODY": "Scener is a solid choice if you want an <strong>all-in-one social platform</strong> with built-in video and audio chat directly in your browser. Scener creates a virtual room where the player and your friends' webcams are displayed side-by-side. This is ideal for large, public watch parties or virtual streaming events where the social aspect is front and center. However, keep in mind that the free basic version is ad-supported, and Scener locks many features (such as ad-free viewing and unlimited video chat) behind a monthly subscription ($5.79/month or $39.99/year).",
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"ALT_SCENER_WHEN_KOALA_TITLE": "When KoalaSync fits better",
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"ALT_SCENER_WHEN_KOALA_BODY": "KoalaSync shines with its <strong>lightweight nature, privacy, and flexibility</strong>. It requires no accounts, no trackers, and has no built-in chat. Since you are likely already talking on Discord, Teamspeak, or Zoom, you don't need another video chat draining your bandwidth and CPU. KoalaSync simply synchronizes the native player on the streaming website (like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+) or your own media server (Jellyfin, Plex, Emby).<br><br>As a cool bonus, KoalaSync even works with <strong>local video files</strong>! As long as you can drag and drop a video file (like an MP4) into a browser tab and play it, KoalaSync can synchronize it across browsers. This is perfect for private files without uploading them anywhere.",
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"ALT_SCENER_WHEN_KOALA_BODY": "KoalaSync shines when it comes to <strong>video quality, privacy, and simplicity</strong>:<br><br>• <strong>No accounts</strong>: You don't need to register, log in, or manage profiles. Just activate the extension, share a room code, and start watching.<br>• <strong>True native quality (4K/HDR)</strong>: Scener streams compressed video from a virtual cloud server, which can lead to quality loss and lagging. KoalaSync synchronizes the native player directly on your computer, meaning you watch movies in the full resolution of your streaming subscription.<br>• <strong>Low bandwidth usage</strong>: Because only control data (play, pause, timestamps) is transmitted, KoalaSync uses virtually no extra bandwidth. Scener streams the entire video and camera feeds over cloud servers, which can heavily strain slower internet connections and older laptops.<br>• <strong>100% free and ad-free</strong>: No monthly subscription fees, no advertisements, and no trackers.<br>• <strong>Local video files</strong>: Since KoalaSync runs locally, you can even watch your own video files (like MP4) in sync with friends. Just drag and drop the file into a browser tab – Scener cannot do this because its player runs in the cloud.",
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"ALT_SCENER_MAIN_DIFF_TITLE": "The main difference",
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"ALT_SCENER_MAIN_DIFF_BODY": "Scener is a <strong>social portal</strong> with built-in webcams, chats, and public rooms that requires account registration and relies on virtual browser hosting in the cloud. KoalaSync is a <strong>pure sync layer</strong> that requires no accounts. Everyone watches the video locally on the website in full native resolution (including 4K), and no video streams are compressed or routed through third-party servers.",
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"ALT_SCENER_MAIN_DIFF_BODY": "Scener is a <strong>commercial social network</strong> for watch parties that is powered by virtual cloud browsers and funded through ads and monthly subscriptions. KoalaSync is a <strong>privacy-first, free synchronization utility</strong> that hooks directly into your browser tabs. It leaves voice/video chat to applications like Discord or Teamspeak, focusing entirely on keeping your playback fluid, private, and in its native original quality.",
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"ALT_SCENER_LIMITS_TITLE": "Honest limitations",
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"ALT_SCENER_LIMITS_BODY": "KoalaSync offers <strong>no built-in chat or webcam support</strong>. It is purely a synchronization tool and requires a separate voice call tool of your choice. Additionally, KoalaSync is currently desktop-only, and local video file compatibility depends entirely on whether your browser natively supports playing the video format and audio codecs.",
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"ALT_SCENER_SUMMARY_TITLE": "In short",
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"ALT_SCENER_SUMMARY_BODY": "For large watch parties with built-in webcam chat and social features, Scener is the right choice. If you want a distraction-free, ad-free experience in the native player (including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, or local browser files) and you are already in a voice call, KoalaSync is the cleaner and more performant solution.",
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"ALT_SCENER_SUMMARY_BODY": "For large watch parties with built-in webcam chat and social features, Scener is the right choice, provided you don't mind ads and premium paywalls. If you want a completely free, ad-free, and distraction-free experience in the native player (including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, or local browser files) and you are already in a voice call, KoalaSync is the cleaner and more performant solution.",
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"ALT_TRY_KOALASYNC": "Try KoalaSync",
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"MOCK_HOST_CONTROL_LABEL": "Host Control",
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"MOCK_HOST_CONTROL_TOGGLE": "Only I can control playback",
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