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Head-to-head · Media Player Software

KMPlayer vs DivX Player

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score KMPlayer #3 in Media Player Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit KMPlayer
DivX Player #9 in Media Player Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit DivX

KMPlayer leads on 0 checks, DivX Player on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreKMPlayer · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly KMPlayer

KMPlayer scores higher on our rubric for media player software: 9.0 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #9.

On license model, KMPlayer gives you Subscription where DivX Player offers One-time.

KMPlayer is the better fit for users needing broad playback and network features. DivX Player is the better fit for free desktop 4K playback with casting.

  • KMPlayer fits best

    Users needing broad playback and network features

  • DivX Player fits best

    Free desktop 4K playback with casting

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Side by side

Feature KMPlayer 9.0/10 Visit ↗ DivX Player 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.3
Ranking #3 in Media Player Software #9 in Media Player Software
Best for Users needing broad playback and network features Free desktop 4K playback with casting
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan · 3-day trial —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 3 days —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Windows, macOS
Support Email Community, Docs
Integrations 11 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features KMPlayer 4/4 · DivX Player 4/4
Network playback ✓ ✓
Subtitle support ✓ ✓
Hardware acceleration ✓ ✓
4K playback ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android windows, macos
Format support AVI, MP4, MKV, MOV, WMV, FLV, MPEG, MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, SRT, ASS, SSA, WebVTT AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, HEVC
License model Subscription One-time
Our review
Pros
  • Supports 4K, 8K, UHD, and high-frame-rate playback
  • Plays media from network protocols, URLs, cloud storage, and Chromecast
  • Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Plays AVI, DIVX, MKV, and MP4 video up to 4K
  • Supports subtitles, multiple audio tracks, chapters, and playlists
  • Casts through DLNA and Chromecast using its media server
Cons
  • Android premium features require an in-app subscription
  • The product is proprietary rather than open source
  • Cloud playback is centered on Dropbox and OneDrive
  • DivX 11 Pro for Mac is not yet available
  • Cloud imports from Google Drive and Dropbox require Pro
  • The free plan does not include ad-free use or advanced conversion
Our verdict

KMPlayer is a media player from PANDORA.TV for people who want one application for video, audio, subtitles, playlists, and online playback. It supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with formats including AVI, MP4, MKV, MOV, WMV, FLV,…

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DivX Player is a desktop media player included with DivX Software for Windows and macOS. Its free plan is aimed at people who want local video playback with support for AVI, DIVX, MKV, and MP4 files, including playback up to 4K. It also…

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  1. KMPlayerMedia Player Software 9.0Free plan · 3-day trial
  2. DivX PlayerMedia Player Software 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • KMPlayer — where it wins

    • Supports 4K, 8K, UHD, and high-frame-rate playback
    • Plays media from network protocols, URLs, cloud storage, and Chromecast
    • Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Android premium features require an in-app subscription
    • The product is proprietary rather than open source
    • Cloud playback is centered on Dropbox and OneDrive

  • DivX Player — where it wins

    • Plays AVI, DIVX, MKV, and MP4 video up to 4K
    • Supports subtitles, multiple audio tracks, chapters, and playlists
    • Casts through DLNA and Chromecast using its media server

    Where it doesn't

    • DivX 11 Pro for Mac is not yet available
    • Cloud imports from Google Drive and Dropbox require Pro
    • The free plan does not include ad-free use or advanced conversion
  • KMPlayer9.0/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

    A broad media player with strong format, network, cloud, and casting support.

    Visit KMPlayerFull verdict →
  • DivX Player8.3/10 · Free plan

    A free Windows and macOS player for 4K video, subtitles, playlists, and casting.

    Visit DivXFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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