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GOM Player vs RealPlayer
Both stand on media player software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
GOM Player combines broad format support with subtitles and network playback. Its free plan is available, while the paid permanent license is listed for one PC at $22 a month.
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Pick RealPlayer if you want playback and download support across desktop and mobile platforms, with broad format coverage. The Free plan is limited to 720p downloads; other listed plans specify higher download or storage allowances.
Visit RealPlayerThe facts
| GOM Player | RealPlayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | GOM Player+ Permanent License: $22, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | GOM Player | RealPlayer |
| Website | gomlab.com | realnetworks.com |
| On media player software | #6 of 76 | #10 of 76 |
GOM Player: what it does well
- Supports many listed audio and video formats
- Includes subtitle support
- Offers network playback
- Has a free plan
- Available for Windows and macOS
What to know first
- No mobile app is listed
- Paid license is billed at 22.00 USD monthly
- Paid license covers one PC
RealPlayer: what it does well
- Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
- Supports network playback and subtitles.
- Handles a wide range of video and audio formats.
- Free plan includes downloads up to 720p.
- Premium plan lists 25GB of cloud storage and 3 computers.
What to know first
- Free plan downloads are limited to 720p.
- The license model is subscription based.
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