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Head-to-head · Media Player Software

SMPlayer vs DivX Player

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score SMPlayer #4 in Media Player Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit SMPlayer
DivX Player #9 in Media Player Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit DivX

SMPlayer 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 scoreSMPlayer · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth

SMPlayer scores higher on our rubric for media player software: 8.8 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #9.

On license model, DivX Player gives you One-time where SMPlayer offers Free.

SMPlayer is the better fit for free open-source desktop playback. DivX Player is the better fit for free desktop 4K playback with casting.

  • SMPlayer fits best

    Free open-source desktop playback

  • DivX Player fits best

    Free desktop 4K playback with casting

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Side by side

Feature SMPlayer 8.8/10 Visit ↗ DivX Player 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.3
Ranking #4 in Media Player Software #9 in Media Player Software
Best for Free open-source desktop playback Free desktop 4K playback with casting
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS
Support Community, Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features SMPlayer 4/4 · DivX Player 4/4
Network playback ✓ ✓
Subtitle support ✓ ✓
Hardware acceleration ✓ ✓
4K playback ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, Linux, macOS windows, macos
Format support AVI, ASF/WMV/WMA, QT/MOV/MP4, RealAudio/RealVideo, Ogg/OGM, Matroska, MPEG-1/2, H.264, MPEG-4, MP3, AAC, AC3, DTS, and more AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, HEVC
License model Free One-time
Our review
Pros
  • Built-in codecs support a broad range of audio and video formats
  • Streams network media and supports YouTube and Chromecast playback
  • Remembers playback settings and offers subtitle and speed controls
  • 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
  • Focused on desktop platforms rather than mobile playback
  • Hardware-acceleration information reflects older support terminology
  • Advanced features may require navigating a broad settings set
  • 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

SMPlayer is a free, open-source desktop media player and graphical interface for MPlayer and mpv. It supports Windows, Linux, and macOS, making it a fit for users who want one playback tool across common desktop operating systems. Built-in…

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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. SMPlayerMedia Player Software 8.8Free plan
  2. DivX PlayerMedia Player Software 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SMPlayer — where it wins

    • Built-in codecs support a broad range of audio and video formats
    • Streams network media and supports YouTube and Chromecast playback
    • Remembers playback settings and offers subtitle and speed controls

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on desktop platforms rather than mobile playback
    • Hardware-acceleration information reflects older support terminology
    • Advanced features may require navigating a broad settings set

  • 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
  • SMPlayer8.8/10 · Free plan

    A capable free desktop player for broad-format playback, streaming, subtitles, and YouTube.

    Visit SMPlayerFull 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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