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RealPlayer vs MPC-HC: catalog facts
RealPlayer	MPC-HC
Free The desktop player is offered as a free download.	Free Free and open source; no paid version exists.
Windows, Android, iOS	Windows
Video downloader with resolution, codec and audio language choices Records live streams in real time	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
Closed source Downloading from some sites may conflict with their terms of service	Windows only The maintainer states he does not accept new feature requests
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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