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Optimus PlayerQuickTime Player
Paid

Commercial app; see the developer's website for current pricing.

 Free

Included with macOS at no extra cost.

macOS macOS
  • Plays 250+ formats via FFmpeg
  • Color-accurate playback using macOS frameworks
  • Already installed on every Mac
  • Records the screen, camera or microphone
  • macOS only
  • Closed source, unlike VLC or IINA
  • Mac only
  • Editing tools are very basic
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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