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. Zoom Player icon

    Zoom Player

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    Zoom Player is a powerful, flexible and customizable DVD and media player for Windows.

    57 Zoom Player alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Interface

    Zoom Player Features

    1.  Create Playlist
    2.  Fullscreen support
    3.  Media library

    Zoom Player VS MPC-HC

     
  2. Showtime Player icon

    Showtime Player

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    Play your favorite movies and video files without hassle. Showtime features simple playback controls that fade out of your way when you're watching, fullscreen, adjustable playback speed, multiple language and subtitle tracks, and screenshots — everything you need for a...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • GNOME
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Showtime Player screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Playback speed control

    Showtime Player VS MPC-HC

     
  4. MPlayer OSX Extended icon

    MPlayer OSX Extended

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    MPlayer OSX Extended is the future of MPlayer OSX. Leveraging the power of the MPlayer and FFmpeg open source projects, MPlayer OSX Extended aims to deliver a powerful, functional and no frills video player for OSX.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • MPlayer
    User interface on Mac OS
    Discontinued

    From their homepage: "MPlayer OSX Extended has been retired and won't receive any future updates."

    MPlayer OSX Extended Features

    1.  VLC

    MPlayer OSX Extended VS MPC-HC

     
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    CyberLink PowerDVD

    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 prov...

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  6. Winyl icon

    Winyl

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    Winyl is a free digital audio player and music library application for organizing and playing audio on Windows.

    357 Winyl alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Winyl screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    No updates since late 2018

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Skinnable
    3.  Music collection
    4.  Music Library
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Built-in Equalizer
    8.  Crossfading

    Winyl VS MPC-HC

     
  7. ecotube icon

    ecotube

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    EcoTubeHQ Video Player offers high quality video playback for many DRM-free streaming services at minimal bitrates. Hardware acceleration is utilised where possible during video playback to optimize quality and minimize CPU usage.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    ecotube screenshot 1

    ecotube VS MPC-HC

     
  8. Optimus Player icon

    Optimus Player

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    The best app for playing audiovisual content on the Mac.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Optimus Player screenshot 1

    Optimus Player Features

    1.  AirPlay Support
    2.  Voiceover
    3.  Integrated Codecs
    4.  FFMPEG support

    Optimus Player VS MPC-HC

     

    • Optimus Player is the most popular commercial alternative to MPC-HC.

    • Optimus Player is Paid and ProprietaryMPC-HC is Free and Open Source
  10. TKPlayer icon

    TKPlayer

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    Thanks to the self-contained codecs, TKPlayer for Windows is capable of playing all media files instantly without requiring you installing additional decoders on PC. As one of the best media player freeware, it's able to play all popular video and audio formats in high...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TKPlayer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline

    TKPlayer VS MPC-HC

     
  11. Clean Media Player icon

    Clean Media Player

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    Watch movies and shows without profanity. The app mutes the audio and displays subtitles without offensive words and phrases. Customize profanity filters to your preferences. Skip inappropriate scenes by choosing their start and end times.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Clean Media Player Main Screen

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  family friendly

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Hardware Accelerated
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Profanity filter
    8.  Content Filtering

    Clean Media Player VS MPC-HC

     
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