Compare software

VLC media playerOmegaPlayer
Free

Free software from a non-profit; there is no paid tier and no advertising in the player.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Android
  • Plays an unusually wide list of codecs and containers out of the box, including MPEG-1/2, H.264, H.265, VP8/VP9…
  • No spyware, no advertising and no user tracking, stated on the project feature page
  • No internet permission, ads or trackers
  • Video and music playback in one app
  • The stable desktop line is still 3.0.23; the 4.0 interface rewrite has not shipped
  • The interface is functional rather than modern, and advanced options are buried in preference dialogs
  • Android only
  • Plays local files only, no streaming
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0 License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.