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RealPlayer

Freemium#39 of 42 in Video Player SoftwareMedia Player Software

RealPlayer: A broad media toolkit for users who want playback plus downloading and conversion. Ranked #39 of 42 in Video Player Software by our editors (5.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for users who also need downloading and conversion.

5.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.4 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Users who also need downloading and conversion
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$49.99/yr
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Downloads, converts, trims, and records video
- Supports playlists, subtitles, casting, and media syncing
- Adds DVD playback and burning on eligible plans
Where it doesn't
- Many capabilities require a paid plan
- The Free plan includes in-product ads
- Downloader Express does not include cloud storage

Our verdict on RealPlayer

RealPlayer is a media player and video library application from RealNetworks for Windows, with companion apps for iOS and Android. It is suited to users who want more than local playback, including video downloading, format conversion, audio extraction, trimming, playlists, casting, and synchronization between a PC and mobile device. It can download video from supported websites, play downloaded files with selectable subtitle tracks, and manage duplicate videos. Chromecast and YouTube are listed integrations.

The pricing structure combines a free tier, one-time purchases, and a recurring subscription. The Free plan includes video downloads up to 720, media library features, and in-product ads. Downloader Express costs $24.99 one-time and adds downloads up to 8K and advanced download controls, but has no cloud storage. Plus costs $39.99 one-time and adds media management features, DVD playback and burning, and no in-product ads. Premium costs $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year, with 25 GB of cloud storage, downloads up to 8K, and all releases. Paid plans therefore target different needs rather than offering a single upgrade path.

RealPlayer’s main distinction is breadth: it combines playback with downloading, recording live video streams, conversion, trimming, casting, DVD features, and library synchronization. Its format list includes MP4-related alternatives such as AVI, MKV, MOV, WebM, WMV, MP3, FLAC, AAC, WAV, and others. The Windows version is the central experience, while mobile apps extend access and syncing. Choose RealPlayer if downloading and managing media are as important as playing it. Users seeking a focused video player may find its paid features and broader toolkit unnecessary.

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RealPlayer pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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RealPlayer fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$49.99/yr
Supported platforms	Not verified
Codec support	Not verified
Subtitle formats	Not verified
Hardware acceleration	Not verified
Maximum resolution	Not verified
Playback speed control	Not verified
Portable version	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: YouTube, Chromecast
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	real.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

RealPlayer integrations

RealPlayer lists 2 integrations on its own site.

YouTube
Chromecast

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