#1
VLC Media Player
This is one of the most popular video players, as it's free, open-source, simple, and offers personalization options like plugins
Simple
Free
#2
Media Player Classic Home Cinema
Launched in 2003, this player is reliable, lightweight, open source, and supports all common video and audio file formats for ease
Simple
Free
#3
PotPlayer
Developed for Microsoft Windows, it supports OpenCodec and Direct3D9 Ex Flip Mode, and is good for video and music playback
Advanced
Free
#4
GOM Player
Used by millions, this feature-packed player offers customization options, a Codec finder service, A-B repeat, and video effects
Intermediate
Free or $15
#5
Plex
This advanced player is simple and intuitive, and gives you instant access to your media to stream what you want on any device
Advanced
Free or $4.99 per month
#1 VLC Media Player
This is one of the most popular video players, as it's free, open-source, simple, and offers personalization options like plugins
#2 Media Player Classic Home Cinema
Launched in 2003, this player is reliable, lightweight, open source, and supports all common video and audio file formats for ease
#3 PotPlayer
Developed for Microsoft Windows, it supports OpenCodec and Direct3D9 Ex Flip Mode, and is good for video and music playback
#4 GOM Player
Used by millions, this feature-packed player offers customization options, a Codec finder service, A-B repeat, and video effects
