MPV AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Media Players

The best Media Player 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 loads of them are Media Players so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Media Player alternatives to MPV are MPC-HC, AIMP, PotPlayer and SMPlayer.

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MPV alternatives are mainly Media Players, but if you're looking for Audio Players or Internet Radio Services 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
MPC-HC
1309 likes
A lightweight open-source media player for Windows, giving support for all video/audio formats. It boasts no ads, dark themes, codec support, and seamless YouTube playback. Developed by longtime contributors, it's mature software with community improvements and crash fixes.
141 MPC-HC alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Media Player
Origin
Poland
EU
Platforms
Windows
PortableApps.com
+5
Is MPC-HC a good alternative to MPV?

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10users say it's a good alternative
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
SMPlayer
457 likes
SMPlayer intends to be a complete front-end for MPlayer, from basic features like playing videos, DVDs, and VCDs to more advanced features like support for MPlayer filters and more. SMPlayer remembers the settings of all files you play.
131 SMPlayer alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application type
Media Player
Origin
Spain
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
mpv
Snapcraft
PortableApps.com
Haiku
MPlayer
Flathub
Homebrew
+4
Is SMPlayer a good alternative to MPV?

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1comment
9users say it's a good alternative
Comments about SMPlayer as an Alternative to MPV

nopenope
Positive commentApr 8, 2018
4
SMPlayer covers the drawback of MPV, that is to say, it is a GUI for MPV.
Almost everyone thinks SMPlayer is a great MPV alternative.
SMPlayer is Free and Open SourceMPV is also Free and Open Source
SMPlayer is CustomizableMPV is not according to our users
IINA
135 likes
Modern macOS media player with retina-optimized video playback, supports numerous audio and video formats via mpv core, features an interactive UI, gesture and Touch Bar controls, Picture-in-Picture, and comprehensive customization through open source scripting and settings.
46 IINA alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Media Player
Origin
International
Platforms
Mac
mpv
Is IINA a good alternative to MPV?

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7users say it's a good alternative
MPC-BE
182 likes
Media Player Classic - Black Edition (MPC-BE) is a fork of MPC and MPC-HC. It moved away from MPC's aim to mimic the look and feel of Windows Media Player with updated player controls and provides additional features on top of MPC-HC such as a video preview tooltip when...
120 MPC-BE alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Media Player
Origin
Russia
Platforms
Windows
+2
Is MPC-BE a good alternative to MPV?

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7users say it's a good alternative
Media Player Classic
761 likes
Media Player Classic was designed to look just like Windows Media Player 6.4, but with many additional new features. It has a built in DVD player with real-time zoom, support for AVI subtitles, QuickTime and RealVideo support and built-in...
133 Media Player Classic alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Media Player
Origin
Hungary
EU
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Windows
Is Media Player Classic a good alternative to MPV?
KMPlayer
482 likes
KMPlayer is an excellent free video player for PC with a user-friendly interface, Ultra HD support, 3D movies, clear subtitles, online streaming, and external digital TV compatibility.
160 KMPlayer alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Media Player
Origin
South Korea
Platforms
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Is KMPlayer a good alternative to MPV?
LLPlayer
22 likes
A media player to enhance your language skills with dual and AI-generated subtitles powered by OpenAI Whisper. Real-time OCR, translation with Google/DeepL, and word lookup boost learning. Supports 134 languages, fully customizable shortcuts, and it's free & open-source.
64 LLPlayer alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Media Player
Platforms
Windows
+2
Is LLPlayer a good alternative to MPV?
MPlayer
341 likes
MPlayer is a movie player which runs on many systems (see the documentation). It plays most MPEG/VOB, AVI, Ogg/OGM, VIVO, ASF/WMA/WMV, QT/MOV/MP4, RealMedia, Matroska, NUT, NuppelVideo, FLI, YUV4MPEG, FILM, RoQ, PVA files, supported by many native, XAnim, and Win32 DLL codecs.
135 MPlayer alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Media Player
Origin
Hungary
EU
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
AmigaOS
Xfce
MorphOS
Haiku
Is MPlayer a good alternative to MPV?
Wora
32 likes
Wora is a beautiful player for audiophiles (pun intended). An open-source lossless music player app that lets you organize and play your favorite tracks seamlessly.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Audio Player
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
+1
Is Wora a good alternative to MPV?