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Best Media Player Software 2026

This list covers media player software for playing local or network video and audio. It helps Galaxy users and other buyers compare platform support, playback features, pricing and licence terms.

Maker-published listing details include free-plan availability, paid starting prices, trials, supported devices and playback capabilities such as network access, subtitles, formats, hardware acceleration and 4K. The page has not published a ranking basis.

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Infuse suits Apple-device users who want to play local, network, cloud, or media-server video and organize a library with subtitles and metadata.

Free plan Free trial From $16.99 a year iPhone & iPadMac
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VLC media player

VLC may suit people who want a free player for local media, discs, webcams, devices, or streams across desktop and mobile systems.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2
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mpv

mpv suits viewers comfortable with a command-line player and a minimal interface.

AndroidWindowsMac+2
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MediaPortal

MediaPortal provides network playback through web, Windows, iOS and Android versions.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1
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KMPlayer

KMPlayer suits people who want a player across desktop and mobile devices, with broad format and subtitle support.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Free plan Record7.5 Visit
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Zoom Player
AndroidWindows $19.95 one-time Record7.5 Visit
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SMPlayer

SMPlayer runs on desktop systems and supports subtitles, network playback and formats including Matroska and H.264.

WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record7.4 Visit
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Volumio

Volumio runs on Linux, Raspberry Pi, PC, web browsers, iOS and Android for network media playback.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Free plan Record7.3 Visit
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MPlayer

MPlayer is a free movie player for desktop systems, with hardware acceleration and streaming input support.

WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record7.2 Visit
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5KPlayer

5KPlayer offers network and subtitle playback on Windows and macOS computers.

iPhone & iPadWindowsMac Free plan Record6.9 Visit
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Music Player Daemon
AndroidWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record6.9 Visit
13
doubleTwist
AndroidWindowsMac Free plan Record6.7 Visit
14
GOM Player
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 $22 one-time Record6.6 Visit
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OSMC
Linux Free plan Record6.6 Visit
16
BS.Player

It suits Windows or Android users looking for a player with network playback, subtitles, and broad format support.

AndroidWindows €29.90 a month Record6.6 Visit
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Haruna
WindowsLinux Free plan Record6.6 Visit
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AIMP

AIMP provides network playback on Windows, Linux and Android.

AndroidWindowsLinux Free plan Record6.6 Visit
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PlayerXtreme
AndroidiPhone & iPad Free plan Record6.5 Visit
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QMPlay2

QMPlay2 runs on desktop systems and supports network playback, subtitles and FFmpeg formats.

WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record6.5 Visit
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DivX Player

DivX Player runs on Windows and macOS and supports network playback, with a free plan.

WindowsMac Free plan Record6.4 Visit
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Audirvāna

Audirvāna may suit listeners who want to manage and play a local music library, or Studio subscribers who also want streaming services and audio-processing tools.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 — Record6.4 Visit
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PotPlayer

PotPlayer runs on Windows and supports subtitles, including SRT, Blu-ray and ASS/SSA.

Windows Free plan Record6.3 Visit
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RealPlayer

RealPlayer may suit people looking for media playback and downloads across desktop and mobile platforms.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Free plan Record6.3 Visit
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MPC-BE

MPC-BE runs on Windows, with network playback, subtitle support and formats including AV1 and HEVC.

Windows Free plan Record6.2 Visit

Before you choose

Match the software to your devices

Before picking a player, confirm it works on the systems you use, such as Windows, macOS, Android, Linux, iOS or web. A tool that covers your computer and Galaxy devices can reduce platform switching.

Read the payment terms

Free plans are listed separately from freemium pricing. Infuse offers a free plan, with paid access starting at $1.99 per month and a seven-day trial. mpv, foobar2000 and Music Player Daemon also have free plans.

Check playback features

Look across the comparison for network streaming, subtitle handling, supported formats, hardware acceleration and 4K capability. These fields show whether a player fits your files, displays and network library.

Review the licence model

The list includes a licence-model field. Read that field and the maker's terms if redistribution, modification or other usage rights matter to you.

Questions

Which platforms are covered?
Supported platforms in the comparison include Windows, macOS, Android, Linux, iOS and web.
Are free plans listed?
Yes. Free-plan status is a comparison field. mpv, foobar2000 and Music Player Daemon list free plans.
Does any player offer a trial?
Infuse lists a seven-day trial. Trial availability appears in the pricing details when a maker publishes it.
Can I compare 4K playback?
Yes. The comparison includes 4K playback, as well as support for formats, subtitles, network playback and hardware acceleration.
What does the licence field show?
The licence-model field records the model published for a player. Check the maker's terms for use or redistribution questions.

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