BS.Player
Video and audio playback for Windows and Android
At a glance
- Editor score7.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from €19.90
- Best forWindows and Android users needing subtitles
- Free planYes
- Network playbackYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Automatic online subtitle search and download
- Supports extensive video and audio formats
- Android playback from LAN shares, SMB folders and NAS devices
Where it doesn't
- Windows and Android are the supported platforms
- DVD playback is limited to the PRO plan
- The free Android edition is ad-supported
Our verdict on BS.Player
BS.Player is a video and audio player for Windows and Android, aimed at people who want format flexibility, subtitle support and local or network playback in one application. Its Windows edition includes a free plan with subtitles, embedded chapters, a media library, playlists and automatic online subtitle search. Android adds hardware-accelerated video playback and access to LAN shares, SMB folders and NAS devices, making it a practical fit for solo users and small teams managing personal media collections.
Pricing is split between free playback and a one-time PRO purchase. BS.Player FREE covers core Windows playback, subtitles, chapters, playlists, media libraries and online subtitle search. BS.Player PRO costs €29.90 one time and adds DVD playback, network file buffering, technical email support, a 12-month subscription to updates and upgrades, and a license for 3 computers. Existing customers can purchase a PRO renewal for €19.90 one time, which includes 12 months of updates and upgrades. The vendor also provides an ad-supported Android edition and a paid Android version without advertisements through Google Play.
The product’s strongest area is media access across common formats, subtitle workflows and network sources. It supports formats including WebM, AVI, MPEG, MP4, MKV, MP3, AAC and FLV, along with external and embedded subtitles, multiple audio streams, frame capture and customizable aspect ratios. Network playback and buffering suit users with shared media, while Android hardware acceleration supports mobile playback. Choose BS.Player for subtitle-heavy Windows or Android playback, especially when LAN or NAS access matters. Users seeking platforms beyond Windows and Android should consider a different player.
BS.Player pricing
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BS.Player fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Android |
| Network playback | Yes |
| Subtitle support | Yes |
| Format support | WebM, Xvid, AVI, MPG, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, 3ivx, streaming video, AVCHD, MOV, RM, OGM, MKV, ASF, WMV, DV, M1V, M2V, MP4, MPV, SWF, VOB, WAV, MPA, MP1, MP2, MP3, Ogg, AAC, AIF, RAM, WMA, FLV |
| Hardware acceleration | Yes |
| 4K playback | Not verified |
| License model | One-time |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, Android |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from €19.90 (source) |
| Website | bsplayer.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
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