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Kawaii-PlayerJRiver Media Center
Free

Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 licence.

 Paid

Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the…

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Uses mpv or mplayer for playback
  • Combines player, library manager and media server
  • Combines library organization with playback
  • Supports home-media workflows
  • No tagged releases on GitHub
  • Wide feature set can make setup more involved than a plain player
  • Features differ between operating-system editions.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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