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Beamer vs Elmedia Player: catalog facts
Beamer	Elmedia Player
Paid Paid software with a free download to try it first.	Freemium Free to download, with some features in a paid upgrade.
macOS	macOS
Plays MKV, AVI and other formats Apple TV cannot open natively Works with both Apple TV and Chromecast	Plays a wide range of video and audio formats Native on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
macOS only Paid licence required beyond the trial	macOS only Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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