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mpv is a free, open-source media player for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. It supports a wide range of media formats, audio and video codecs, and subtitles, along with network playback, hardware decoding, and 4K playback. Its video output includes scaling, color management, frame timing, interpolation, and HDR; scripts can extend the player, and a C API lets developers embed it in applications.

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    SMPlayer

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    A free player with built-in codecs — SMPlayer adds built-in codecs for playing most audio and video formats without external codecs.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    MediaPortal

    by MediaPortal
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

    A media player with web and mobile platforms — MediaPortal offers web, iOS, and Android platform support alongside Windows, unlike mpv’s desktop and Android coverage.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    MPlayer

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    A player with varied streaming inputs — MPlayer supports streaming inputs including HTTP/FTP, RTP/RTSP, MMS/MMST, MPST, and SDP.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Infuse

    Free plan iPhoneMac

    Apple-device playback with broad format support — Infuse supports iOS, macOS, Apple TV, and visionOS, with a free download and a paid Pro plan.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $1.99/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    5KPlayer

    by 5KPlayer
    Free plan iPhoneMacWindows

    Free Windows or Mac playback with 4K — 5KPlayer offers a free player for Windows and macOS with network playback, subtitles, and 4K support.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    foobar2000

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Music playback and audio tools — foobar2000 focuses on audio, adding gapless playback, tagging, CD ripping, transcoding, DSP, and plugin effects.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    DivX Player

    by DivX Player
    Free plan MacWindows

    Free Windows and Mac playback including HEVC — DivX Player supports AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, and HEVC on Windows and macOS, with 4K playback.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    VLC media player

    by VLC media player
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    KMPlayer

    by KMPlayer
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
    7.7 Free plan · 3-day trial Visit site
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    GOM Player

    by GOM Player
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
    7.6 Free plan · paid from $22 Visit site
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    RealPlayer

    by RealPlayer
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Music Player Daemon

    Free plan AndroidAPILinux+3
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Emby

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Volumio

    by Volumio
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
    7.4 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    BS.Player

    by BS.Player
    Free plan AndroidWindows
    7.3 Free plan · paid from €19.90 Visit site
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    Haruna

    Free plan LinuxWindows
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    QMPlay2

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    AIMP

    by AIMP
    Free plan AndroidLinuxWindows
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    VOX Music Player

    by VOX Music Player
    Free plan iPhoneMacWindows
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    netjukebox

    Free plan iPhoneLinuxMac+3
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    PlayerXtreme

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Audacious

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    doubleTwist

    by doubleTwist
    Free plan AndroidMacWindows
    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Exaile

    by Exaile
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    7.2 Free plan Visit site

Its main trade-off is the command-line design: mpv has no full graphical interface, only a small on-screen controller. It also supports scripts, subprocesses, and playback control through IPC, so it is not designed for untrusted environments. Alternatives may suit people who want a conventional media player, additional device coverage, or tools focused on music libraries and audio. Compare platforms and format support, and consider whether a graphical interface or audio features matter more than mpv’s scripting and video controls. Most options here are free; Infuse has a paid plan and a seven-day trial.

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