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Head-to-head · Media Player Software

KMPlayer vs GOM 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
GOM Player #12 in Media Player Software 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit GOM Player

KMPlayer leads on 0 checks, GOM 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
  • Most featuresKMPlayer · 4 of 4

KMPlayer scores higher on our rubric for media player software: 9.0 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #12.

On license model, KMPlayer gives you Subscription where GOM Player offers Free.

KMPlayer is the better fit for users needing broad playback and network features. GOM Player is the better fit for users wanting video playback plus AI subtitles.

  • KMPlayer fits best

    Users needing broad playback and network features

  • GOM Player fits best

    Users wanting video playback plus AI subtitles

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Side by side

Feature KMPlayer 9.0/10 Visit ↗ GOM Player 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.0
Ranking #3 in Media Player Software #12 in Media Player Software
Best for Users needing broad playback and network features Users wanting video playback plus AI subtitles
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan · 3-day trial $22 one-time
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 3 days —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email Tickets, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features KMPlayer 4/4 · GOM Player 2/4
Network playback ✓ ✓
Subtitle support ✓ ✓
Hardware acceleration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
4K playback ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Format support AVI, MP4, MKV, MOV, WMV, FLV, MPEG, MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, SRT, ASS, SSA, WebVTT AVI, OGM, MKV, MP4, TS, WMV, MOV, MPG, VOB, FLV, MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, WMA
License model Subscription Free
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 more than 100 video and audio formats
  • Supports subtitle search, synchronization, and AI generation
  • Works across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
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
  • Codec search is specified for the Windows version
  • Paid licensing allows use on one PC at a time
  • GOM Player+ is a separate paid product
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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GOM Player is a media player for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, aimed at users who want broad video and audio format support alongside subtitle tools. It plays more than 100 formats, including AVI, MKV, MP4, MOV, MP3, AAC, FLAC, and…

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  1. KMPlayerMedia Player Software 9.0Free plan · 3-day trial
  2. GOM PlayerMedia Player Software 8.0Free 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

  • GOM Player — where it wins

    • Plays more than 100 video and audio formats
    • Supports subtitle search, synchronization, and AI generation
    • Works across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Codec search is specified for the Windows version
    • Paid licensing allows use on one PC at a time
    • GOM Player+ is a separate paid product

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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