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MPC-HC vs Screenbox: catalog facts
MPC-HC	Screenbox
Free Free and open source; no paid version exists.	Free Free and open source.
Windows	Windows
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	Broad format support through LibVLC Native Windows interface
Windows only The maintainer states he does not accept new feature requests	Windows only Fewer advanced options than full VLC
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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