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PotPlayer vs MPC-HC: catalog facts
PotPlayer	MPC-HC
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free and open source; no paid version exists.
Windows	Windows
Built-in codecs, no codec packs needed Hardware acceleration with DXVA, CUDA and QuickSync	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
Windows only Closed source	Windows only The maintainer states he does not accept new feature requests
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License: Proprietary	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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