Windows Media Player Alternatives

Windows Media Player is described as 'Video and audio player developed by Microsoft for Windows 11 and Windows 10. It the successor to Groove Music (previously Xbox Music), Microsoft Movies & TV and the original Windows Media' and is a very popular Audio Player in the cd/dvd tools category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Windows Media Player for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Windows Media Player alternative is VLC Media Player, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows Media Player are MPC-HC, foobar2000, MPV and AIMP.

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Windows Media Player alternatives are mainly Media Players, but if you're looking for Audio Players or Internet Radio Services you can filter on that. Other popular filters include CD Ripper, Linux, Android Tablet, iPhone, Kindle Fire, Android and Windows. 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 Windows Media Player.
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  1. Serene Video icon

    Serene Video

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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.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Benben

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    Benben is a fast and efficient command line audio player and audio converter for Linux and other Unix-like systems with an oldschool-inspired interface.

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    • Linux
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  4. 180db icon

    180db

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    Audio player for musicians and DJs.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    CyberLink PowerDVD icon
    CyberLink PowerDVD

    Supports Ultra HD 4K, 8K, Blu-ray, 3D playback, and DTS-HD 7.1 surround sound, enhances quality using TrueTheater, upscales SD videos, stores media in the cloud, streams to mobile via PowerDVD Mobile, enables remote control, and ...

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    SonicTree

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    SonicTree is a Linux music player for local music playback and filesystem-based navigation. It allows you to browse and play music directly from your existing folder structure without requiring a separate music library database.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  9. iSoong icon

    iSoong

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    This app is a music player that can play and manage songs registered from local music library or audio files in the 'Files' app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    TrayMp3

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    TrayMp3 is a lightweight MP3 player for Windows that resides in the system tray. It allows users to play, pause, stop, and navigate through MP3 files with simple tray menu controls. The application supports multiple languages and provides quick access to basic playback functions...

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    • Windows
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