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MPC-HC vs RealPlayer: catalog facts
MPC-HC	RealPlayer
Free Free and open source; no paid version exists.	Free The desktop player is offered as a free download.
Windows	Windows, Android, iOS
Simple, familiar interface that the maintainer describes as the reason the player is loved DirectShow architecture allows third party filters and renderers to extend playback	Video downloader with resolution, codec and audio language choices Records live streams in real time
Windows only The maintainer states he does not accept new feature requests	Closed source Downloading from some sites may conflict with their terms of service
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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