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RealPlayer vs PotPlayer: catalog facts
RealPlayer	PotPlayer
Free The desktop player is offered as a free download.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, Android, iOS	Windows
Video downloader with resolution, codec and audio language choices Records live streams in real time	Built-in codecs, no codec packs needed Hardware acceleration with DXVA, CUDA and QuickSync
Closed source Downloading from some sites may conflict with their terms of service	Windows only Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
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 October 1, 2026

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