KMPlayer vs PotPlayer

KMPlayer9.0Visit PotPlayer7.5Visit

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

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PotPlayer #17 in Media Player Software 7.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit PotPlayer

• KMPlayer fits best

  Users needing broad playback and network features

• PotPlayer fits best

  Windows users needing advanced subtitle controls

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Side by side

Feature	KMPlayer 9.0/10 Visit ↗	PotPlayer 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.5
Ranking	#3 in Media Player Software	#17 in Media Player Software
Best for	Users needing broad playback and network features	Windows users needing advanced subtitle controls
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	Free plan · 3-day trial	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	3 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows
Support	Email	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features KMPlayer 4/4 · PotPlayer 2/4
Network playback	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Subtitle support	✓	✓
Hardware acceleration	✓	✓
4K playback	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows
Format support	AVI, MP4, MKV, MOV, WMV, FLV, MPEG, MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, SRT, ASS, SSA, WebVTT	SMI, SRT, Vobsub, Blu-ray subtitles, ASS/SSA, SMI Ruby tags
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	Supports SMI, SRT, Vobsub, Blu-ray, ASS/SSA and Ruby tags Uses DXVA, CUDA and QuickSync hardware acceleration Adds OpenCodec, 3D output, bookmarks and scene snapshots
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	Available only for Windows No AI features Not open source
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,… Read the review →	PotPlayer is a free multimedia player for Windows computers, aimed at viewers who want more control over subtitles, playback formats and display options than a basic player provides. The vendor documents Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11… Read the review →

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

• PotPlayer — where it wins

  • Supports SMI, SRT, Vobsub, Blu-ray, ASS/SSA and Ruby tags
  • Uses DXVA, CUDA and QuickSync hardware acceleration
  • Adds OpenCodec, 3D output, bookmarks and scene snapshots

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only for Windows
  • No AI features
  • Not open source

• KMPlayer9.0/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

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

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• PotPlayer7.5/10 · Free plan

  A capable free Windows player for viewers who need detailed subtitle controls.

  Visit PotPlayerFull verdict →