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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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.

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MPC-HC alternatives page was last updated May 1, 2025
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  1. Glide Player icon

    Glide Player

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    Minimalist media player using GStreamer for multimedia support and GTK for UI, supporting multiple formats on Linux and macOS. Offers subtitle and audio track switching, playback controls, and fullscreen mode.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    Glide Player screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Gtk

    Glide Player VS MPC-HC

     
  2. BSPlayer icon

    BSPlayer

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    BSPlayer is the first software movie player ever to enable its users to focus on watching the movie instead of dealing with poor computer capabilities or running around looking for a proper setting and codec. Also, it has very low CPU and RAM requirements.

    105 BSPlayer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HR flagCroatia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Kindle Fire
    BSPlayer screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2.78) is from 2023.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Automatic subtitles download
    2.  Integrated Codecs
    3.  Support for subtitles

    BSPlayer VS MPC-HC

     
  4. CyberLink PowerDVD icon

    CyberLink PowerDVD

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    This media player delivers 8K, 4K Ultra HD playback, supports Blu-ray, DVD viewing, and uses TrueTheater technology. It enables streaming and casting via mobile apps with remote control functionality, supports 3D photos, and provides an Instant Karaoke feature.

    95 CyberLink PowerDVD alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    CyberLink PowerDVD screenshot 1

    CyberLink PowerDVD Features

    1.  Blu-ray Support
    2.  Convert video to audio (mp3)

    CyberLink PowerDVD VS MPC-HC

     
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  6. MPlayer WW icon

    MPlayer WW

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    MPlayer for Windows (modified by william0wang) with many additional features:

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • MPlayer
    MPlayer WW screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last Update: 2015-01-13. See https://sourceforge.net/projects/mplayer-ww/

    MPlayer WW Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Hardware Accelerated
    3.  Graphical User Interface

    MPlayer WW VS MPC-HC

     
  7. Light Alloy icon

    Light Alloy

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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.

    55 Light Alloy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Light Alloy screenshot 1

    Light Alloy Features

    1.  Integrated Codecs
    2.  Automatic subtitles download
    3.  Media Streaming
    4.  Playlists management
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Support for subtitles
    7.  Radio Player

    Light Alloy VS MPC-HC

     
  8. bomi icon

    bomi

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    bomi is a multimedia player aiming for easy usage but also providing various powerful features and convenience functions

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • mpv
    bomi screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Stagnant on v0.9.11 since 2015. Latest commit 90f18ff on Aug 12, 2016. See https://github.com/xylosper/bomi

    bomi Features

    1.  Hardware Accelerated
    2.  Portable
    3.  Streaming

    bomi VS MPC-HC

     
  10. GridPlayer icon

    GridPlayer

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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main Window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Grid layout
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    4.  Cross-Platform
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Hardware Accelerated
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Video playback
    10.  Playback speed control
    11.  Integrated Codecs
    12.  Playlists

    GridPlayer VS MPC-HC

     
  11. Universal Viewer icon

    Universal Viewer

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

    160 Universal Viewer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (6.7.9) is from 2021.

    Universal Viewer Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for Large File

    Universal Viewer VS MPC-HC

     
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