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PotPlayer vs RealPlayer: catalog facts
PotPlayer	RealPlayer
Free Free to download and use.	Free The desktop player is offered as a free download.
Windows	Windows, Android, iOS
Built-in codecs, no codec packs needed Hardware acceleration with DXVA, CUDA and QuickSync	Video downloader with resolution, codec and audio language choices Records live streams in real time
Windows only Closed source	Closed source Downloading from some sites may conflict with their terms of service
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	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 October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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