Watching videos online has become an international cultural norm due to its ease of access and the sheer variety and versatility of the content that can cater to virtually any demographic. Recording videos and uploading them has never been easier, with the tools needed to both create and consume them being ubiquitous and often freely accessible.
Cross-platform, free media player supports multimedia files, DVDs, streaming, offers hardware acceleration, 4K, lossless audio, and more.
Media center supporting movies, series, YouTube, and smartTV casting via DLNA/Chromecast. Offers HD, subtitles, add-ons, with no registration needed. Notice of new episodes.
Comprehensive software providing screen recording and live streaming on Mac, Windows, and Linux with powerful encoding support and unlimited scenes.
SimpleScreenRecorder
Intuitive multi-track video editor with robust hardware-accelerated support; offers chroma key, color grading, and extensive audio/video format compatibility.
Enjoy streaming thousands of movies and TV shows globally in stunning 4K quality, with offline viewing options to watch anytime.
Stremioand
Prime Video
Open-source media player supporting Linux to iOS, highly customizable with plug-ins, supports 4K and diverse formats, privacy-centric and ad-free.
Cross-platform tool for screen recording and editing with automated cinematic zooms, intelligent mouse tracking, webcam overlay, and multi-aspect output.
OpenScreenand
Screenity
The modern video player your Mac deserves. Vidi combines universal format support (MKV, AVI, WebM) with best-in-class performance and battery efficiency. Features include a Pro Audio Suite, Advanced PiP for multitasking, and seamless casting to AirPlay, Chromecast, and DLNA.
VLC Media Playerand
MPC-HC
Create stunning screen recordings for free. Open-source, no subscriptions, no watermarks, and free for commercial use. An alternative to Screen Studio.
OBS Studioand
ScreenToGif
Nevix is a media tracking platform designed to help you track and organize your consumption of TV shows, movies, anime and manga—all in one place.
A CLI-based screen recorder for macOS with ProRes, window-only mode, app hiding, and multi-track capture—all in a 1.2 MB binary powered by one command.
Asciinemaandterminalizer
Provides visual video annotation, time-stamped comments, and screen-recorded feedback in a shared workspace tailored for creative team review cycles.
