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VLC media playerOmniPlayer
Free

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

 Freemium

The page offers a free download and describes the app as free to try with an upgrade…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS macOS
  • 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
  • Plays a broad range of audio and video formats
  • Supports subtitles and playback speed controls
  • 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
  • Mac only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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