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Zoom PlayerMediaPortal
Paid

Sold through the developer's store; check the site for current editions and prices.

 Free

Free and open source under the GNU GPL.

Windows Windows
  • Deep customization with skins and many settings
  • Media library with metadata scraping
  • Built-in live TV and PVR recording
  • Plays video, DVD, Blu-ray, music and photos in one interface
  • Windows only
  • Paid software, unlike most free players
  • Windows only
  • TV features need suitable tuner hardware and setup
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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