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Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhoneGPL-2.0

VLC is a free program that plays almost any music, video, disc, or internet stream on your computer, phone, or tablet. It is for everyday people who want a reliable media player that works on many devices.

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MacGPL-3.0

IINA is a free video and music player for Mac computers. It is made for everyday people who want to watch videos and listen to music stored on their own device.

Has 1 of 8 · Windows, Mac and Linux app ✗ +2

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WindowsGPL-3.0

MPC-HC is a free video and audio player for Windows computers. It is made for people who want a simple player that plays many video and audio formats and offers many options.

Has 2 of 8 · Windows, Mac and Linux app ✗ +2

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Windows · Mac · LinuxGPL-2.0-or-later

mpv is a free program for playing music and videos from the command line, a text-based way of typing instructions to the computer. It is aimed at people comfortable with technical tools who want a lightweight player for files on their own device.

Has 1 of 8 · Music library browsing ✗ +1

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LinuxGPL-3.0Replaces partly

Strawberry is a free music player that also helps you organize a music collection on your computer. It is made for people who care about sound quality and keep large personal music libraries.

Has 1 of 8 · Plays DVDs and Blu-rays ✗

fooyin screenshot
Windows · Mac · LinuxGPL-3.0Replaces partly

fooyin is a desktop music player that lets you arrange its screen layout and features as you like. It is for people who want to play and organize music stored on their own computer.

Has 3 of 8 · Plays DVDs and Blu-rays ✗

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