MPV AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Internet Radio Services

The best Internet Radio alternative to MPV is VLC Media Player, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to MPV and five of them are Internet Radio Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Internet Radio Service alternatives to MPV are AIMP, PotPlayer, MX Player and Winyl.

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MPV alternatives are mainly Internet Radio Services, but if you're looking for Media Players or Audio Players you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to MPV.

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MPV alternatives page was last updated Dec 20, 2025

VLC Media Player
7699 likes
Enjoy seamless media experiences with this cross-platform, ad-free player supporting multimedia files, DVDs, streaming, Chromecast, 4K, and no tracking. Customize with themes, play offline, and get privacy-focused service without registration. Fully extensible by plugins.
168 VLC Media Player alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application type
Media Player
Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
BSD
iPad
AppImageHub
Apple Watch
Snapcraft
Google Chrome
Apple TV
Flathub
PortableApps.com
F-Droid
Kindle Fire
Haiku
Android TV
Homebrew
Chocolatey
HUAWEI AppGallery
+4
Is VLC Media Player a good alternative to MPV?

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1comment
20users say it's a good alternative
Comments about VLC Media Player as an Alternative to MPV

Centaro
Negative commentNov 11, 2023
0
Slow search within a video.
Most users think VLC Media Player is a great MPV alternative.
VLC Media Player is Free and Open SourceMPV is also Free and Open Source
VLC Media Player is CustomizableMPV is not according to our users
AIMP
875 likes
Feature-rich audio player for Windows and Android supporting diverse codecs and interfaces. Includes conversion tools, skins, plugins, and custom equalizer for enhanced audio streaming and podcast playback.
345 AIMP alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Audio Player
Origin
Russia
Platforms
Windows
Android
PortableApps.com
+4
Is AIMP a good alternative to MPV?
PotPlayer
691 likes
Windows multimedia software player offering extensive customization, format versatility, and optimized low-end hardware playback. Developed by Kakao, it avoids adware and features powerful customization, praised for its small footprint and high-quality video output, competing with leading players.
132 PotPlayer alternatives
Cost / License
Free Personal
Proprietary
Application type
Media Player
Origin
South Korea
Platforms
Windows
Is PotPlayer a good alternative to MPV?

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2comments
6users say it's a good alternative
Comments about PotPlayer as an Alternative to MPV

meatzombie
Positive commentMay 29, 2023
1
It is as fast as MPV but more functional and user friendly
barmunk
Positive commentSep 24, 2024
0
Just as versatile as VLC but also offers extra features like scrubbing previews.
Most users think PotPlayer is a great MPV alternative.
PotPlayer is Free Personal and ProprietaryMPV is Free and Open Source
PotPlayer is CustomizableMPV is not according to our users
MX Player
195 likes
Powerful video and music player with advanced hardware acceleration and subtitle supports
134 MX Player alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
Media Player
Origin
United States
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
Chrome OS
+5
Is MX Player a good alternative to MPV?
Winyl
41 likes
Winyl is a free digital audio player and music library application for organizing and playing audio on Windows.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Audio Player
Origin
Ukraine
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Windows
Is Winyl a good alternative to MPV?