MPC-HC Alternatives

MPC-HC is described as 'Open-source media player offering video and audio format support, no ads, and community-driven development. Features include dark theme, codec support, and YouTube compatibility' and is a leading Media Player in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to MPC-HC for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Flathub apps. The best MPC-HC alternative is VLC Media Player, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MPC-HC are MPC-BE, MPV, SMPlayer and PotPlayer.

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  1. DivX icon
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    The best version of DivX Software is now available. Get an unparalleled video experience with an advanced video player and video converter. All for free.

    56 DivX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  2. bomi icon
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    bomi is a multimedia player aiming for easy usage but also providing various powerful features and convenience functions

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • mpv
     
  3. Light Alloy icon
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    Light Alloy is a multimedia player for Windows.

    Features

    Timeline So you can see graphically how much is played and how much is still to play

    WinLIRC Allows you to remotely control Light Alloy, for example if you are laying on the sofa

    Live.

    57 Light Alloy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. RealPlayer icon
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    RealPlayer with RealTimes (aka “RealPlayer” for short) still includes the legacy features, such as Video Player, Downloader, Converter, Organizer and Web Videos. It also includes RealTimes features, such as Photos and RealTimes Stories, the automatic video collage feature.

    125 RealPlayer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  5. GridPlayer icon
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    Simple VLC-based video player that can play multiple videos at the same time. You can play as many videos as you like, the only limit is your hardware. It supports all video formats that VLC supports (which is all of them).

    13 GridPlayer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Universal Viewer is an advanced file viewer for wide range of formats. Supported file formats are:

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. PlayerFab  icon
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    All-in-one media player supporting UHD, HEVC, 4K, and multiple formats; plays local files, encrypted DVD/Blu-ray/UHD discs, folders, and ISO, plus streams from Amazon, Netflix, and more with FHD 1080p video, EAC3 5.1 audio, menu navigation, and subtitle support.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. WaveTime icon
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    WaveTime is a fast, lightweight media player for macOS with a focus on transparency and precision. Unlike QuickTime, it’s designed for creators who need more than just play and pause.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • WaveTime is the most popular commercial alternative to MPC-HC.

    • WaveTime is Paid and ProprietaryMPC-HC is Free and Open Source
  9. Elmedia Player icon
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    Elmedia is a free media player for Mac that supports various video and audio formats, including FLV, SWF, MP4, AVI, MOV, MP4, DAT, MP3, etc. The app features exclusive Open Online Video feature which lets you watch YouTube, Vimeo and Dailymotion videos online without ads.

    158 Elmedia Player alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Apple TV
     
  10. 1by1 icon
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    1by1 is a small, fast and handy audio player which is not only small: it provides a smart and versatile environment to handle your file collection and listen to your tracks - with no need to fuddle with playlists or media databases.

    113 1by1 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  11. Movist icon
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    Movist is a movie player for Mac OS based on QuickTime & FFmpeg.

    A Simple and clean interface and high codec compatibility make this a real challenger to VLC.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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