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Media Player Software: ranks 51–75

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Ranks 51–75 of 75 tools, best first

25 tools
  1. AnyTV

    Best forMobile IPTV and media-server users

    A capable cross-platform player for users who already have legal media sources.

    • Subtitle support
    • Network playback
    Free plan · 7-day trial Our AnyTV verdict → Visit AnyTV
    3.9/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit AnyTV
  2. Fidelia

    Best forAudiophiles seeking advanced Mac playback

    A deep local-library player for audiophiles who want advanced Mac audio control.

    • Network playback
    14-day trial Our Fidelia verdict → Visit Fidelia
    3.7/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Fidelia
  3. Best forDRM-protected media and branded deployments

    A broad-format free player suited to DRM-X media and branded deployments.

    • Hardware acceleration
    • Network playback
    3.6/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Haihaisoft
  4. XMPlay

    Best forWindows users wanting lightweight audio playback

    A portable Windows audio player with broad format and tracker-module support.

    • Network playback
    3.5/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit XMPlay
  5. Minitube

    Best forDesktop users who want a dedicated YouTube player

    A focused YouTube player for desktop, with search, channel subscriptions, and 4K playback.

    • 4K playback
    3.4/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Minitube
  6. Best forAd-free music streaming across desktop and Android

    A free open-source music player for ad-free streaming, downloads, and local playback.

    • Network playback
    3.3/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Harmony Music
  7. Best forWindows users focused on internet radio

    A focused, free Windows radio player with broad stream and format support.

    • Network playback
    3.2/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Screamer Radio
  8. Best forLinux users wanting customizable music browsing

    A deeply configurable Linux music library manager for local collection-focused listening.

    3.1/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit gmusicbrowser
  9. Soundnode

    Best forDesktop SoundCloud listeners

    A focused, free SoundCloud player for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    • Network playback
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Soundnode
  10. Best forTag-focused open-source music management

    A strong choice for tag-focused music libraries, not general media playback.

    • Network playback
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Quod Libet
  11. Museeks

    Best forDesktop users wanting a simple free music library player

    A free desktop player for local music libraries, playlists and playback controls.

    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Museeks
  12. mpv.net

    Best forWindows power users wanting a configurable GUI

    A free, open-source Windows player for users who want mpv playback with GUI controls.

    • Hardware acceleration
    • Subtitle support
    • Network playback
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit mpv.net
  13. OnlineTV

    Best forUsers wanting live TV, radio, and recording

    A broadcast-focused player for live viewing, radio, recording and media libraries.

    • Subtitle support
    • Network playback
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit OnlineTV
  14. Best forMac users who only need DVD playback

    A focused, free macOS app for DVD playback, not a general media library.

    • Subtitle support
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Apple
  15. Cantata

    Best forOpen-source users with an MPD music setup

    A capable free desktop client for users who already run an MPD server.

    • Network playback
    Open source Our Cantata verdict → Visit Cantata
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Cantata
  16. Best forAndroid listeners wanting extensive audio controls

    A feature-rich Android player for local music and VKontakte Music, with a one-time ad-free option.

    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Stellio
  17. Kaku

    Best forDesktop users streaming music from online services

    A free desktop player for streaming music from four online services.

    • Network playback
    Open source Our Kaku verdict → Visit Kaku
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Kaku
  18. Best forInternet radio listeners who need recording tools

    A focused Windows radio player for listeners who need recording and scheduled playback.

    • Network playback
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit TapinRadio
  19. swmpc

    Best forMPD users seeking a companion playback controller

    A focused Mac and iPhone controller for libraries running on an MPD server.

    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit swmpc
  20. Best forSimple local music playback on Android

    A focused, free Android player for organizing and enjoying music stored locally.

    • Network playback
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit site
  21. Odio

    Best forApple users creating spatial audio experiences

    A focused Apple-platform app for shaping spatial audio, not general media playback.

    Free plan Our Odio verdict → Visit Odio
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Odio
  22. Cumulus

    Best forMac users wanting lightweight SoundCloud listening

    A focused, free SoundCloud player for lightweight listening on macOS.

    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Cumulus
  23. Best forAndroid users needing advanced equalization

    A powerful Android equalizer for listeners who want detailed per-app audio control.

    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Poweramp
  24. Best forArtists needing a web presence, not playback

    A web presence platform for artists, not a media playback application.

    Free plan · 30-day trial Our Winamp for Artists verdict → Visit site
    2.0/10★☆☆☆☆
    Visit site
  25. Best forUsers who need video conversion, not playback

    A capable desktop converter, but a poor fit for users seeking media playback.

    • Hardware acceleration
    2.0/10★☆☆☆☆
    Visit DivX Converter

No tools match those filters.

Compare at a glance

#ToolFree planPaid fromSupported platformsNetwork playbackScore
51AnyTVYesmacos, ios, androidYes3.9
52FideliaNo$29.99 one-timemacOS, iOSYes3.7
53Haihaisoft Universal PlayerYesFreeweb, windows, macos, ios, androidYes3.6
54XMPlayYesFreeWindowsYes3.5
55Minitube€9.99/yrWindows, macOS, Linux3.4
56Harmony MusicYesFreeandroid, windows, linuxYes3.3
57Screamer RadioYesWindowsYes3.2
58gmusicbrowserFreeLinux3.1
59SoundnodeYesFreeWindows, macOS, LinuxYes3.0
60Quod LibetYesFreelinux, windows, macosYes3.0
61MuseeksYesFreeLinux, macOS, Windows3.0
62mpv.netYesFreewindowsYes3.0
63OnlineTVNo€29.99/device/yrWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidYes3.0
64DVD PlayerYesFreemacOS3.0
65CantataFreeLinux, macOS, WindowsYes3.0
66Stellio Music PlayerYes$14.99 one-timeAndroid3.0
67KakuFreeWindows, macOS, LinuxYes3.0
68TapinRadioNo$25/user one-timewindowsYes3.0
69swmpcNomacOS, iOS3.0
70Vinyl Music PlayerYesFreeandroidYes3.0
71OdioYes$19.99/yriOS, macOS3.0
72CumulusYesFreemacOS3.0
73Poweramp Equalizer3.0
74Winamp for ArtistsYes2.0
75DivX ConverterYes2.0

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