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QuickTime PlayerOptimus Player
Free

Included with macOS at no extra cost.

 Paid

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

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

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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