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KMPlayer vs SMPlayer
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
KMPlayer combines broad format support with subtitle and playback controls across desktop and mobile. The listed pricing information does not give a price for Premium, so check plan details if you need its additional features.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
SMPlayer combines broad playback support with controls for subtitles, speed, and audio or video adjustments. Its listed versions cover desktop platforms, and the player is free and open source under GPL.
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| KMPlayer | SMPlayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | KMPlayer | Not published |
| Website | kmplayer.com | smplayer.info |
| On media player software | #3 of 76 | #7 of 76 |
KMPlayer: what it does well
- Available for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
- Supports hardware acceleration and 4K playback.
- Mobile subtitle size, color, and position controls.
- Mobile playback speed ranges from 0.25x to 4x.
What to know first
- Premium features are listed for Android only.
- No Premium price is specified.
- The listed trial lasts 3 days.
SMPlayer: what it does well
- Built-in codecs play most audio and video formats.
- Supports network playback, subtitles, and 4K playback.
- Remembers playback position and selected settings.
- Can send local videos and online streams to Chromecast.
- Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
What to know first
- Listed desktop platforms are limited to Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- The website uses Google Analytics and AdSense cookies.
- The privacy policy says submitted form and email information is collected.
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