MPV Alternatives

MPV is described as 'Versatile media player supporting multiple video formats, wide codec range, subtitles, hardware acceleration, OpenGL output, and intuitive CLI controls' and is a leading Media Player in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to MPV for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best MPV alternative is VLC Media Player, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like 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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  1. Xt7-Player icon
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    Xt7-Player (now xt7-player-mpv) is an open source GUI to MPV.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • mpv
    • Gambas
     
  2. Hermit Crab is a video organizer and video player for Mac that offers Photos-like UI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. A player for everything, a central hub for managing your media collection on your PC, all just one click away, seamlessly integrated into your system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Serene Video icon
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    Serene Video is a powerful, browser-based media player designed as a modern alternative to traditional desktop applications like VLC. It runs entirely on your local machine, ensuring your files and viewing habits remain completely private.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. VidVana icon
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    Privacy-first desktop video player that encrypts your entire local video library and lets you watch up to 25 videos at once on a single grid.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  6. Smart tools that appear only when you need them, paired with a seamless design for an unobstructed view. Lose yourself in the videos you love with Gyuni Player.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Multi-video and image display software for digital signage and multi-monitor setups.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. A large playback progress bar enables jumping forward and backward with just a single click or tap. Music Player supports ".wav", ".wma" and ".mp3" music files.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. A high-performance utility designed for developers and IPTV enthusiasts to audit stream assets with millisecond precision.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Play mostly common video formats with Fast Video Player application. Fast Video Player tool is a compact and easy to use user interface. All most commonly used features are available in Fast Video Player software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Outplayer icon
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    Your ultimate iOS video companion that blends simplicity with power, backed by lightning-fast performance. With an intuitive, polished interface, Outplayer makes enjoying your favorite videos effortless.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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