MX Player AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Streaming Apps

The best Video Streaming alternative to MX Player is VLC Media Player, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to MX Player and 11 are Video Streaming Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Streaming App alternatives to MX Player are MPC-HC, SmoothVideo Project, PlayerXtreme and Elmedia Player.

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MX Player alternatives page was last updated Sep 20, 2026

VLC Media Player
7910 likes
Enjoy seamless media experiences with this cross-platform, ad-free player supporting multimedia files, DVDs, streaming, Chromecast, 4K, and no tracking. Customize with themes, play offline, and get privacy-focused service without registration. Fully extensible by plugins.
198 VLC Media Player alternatives
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Free
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
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Media Player
Audio Player
Origin
France
EU
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Mac
Windows
Linux
Windows Mobile
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
BSD
HUAWEI AppGallery
iPad
AppImageHub
Apple Watch
Snapcraft
Google Chrome
Apple TV
Flathub
PortableApps.com
F-Droid
Kindle Fire
Haiku
Android TV
OpenAPK
Homebrew
Chocolatey
Xbox
France
EU
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VLC Media Player vs MX Player Comments
Positive comment by InsaneFromEarth · Jul 12, 2016
Open source alternative on Android
Positive comment by ab1 · Jun 15, 2021
Worse performance but no ads.
Positive comment by franciscomendez · Oct 12, 2016
Can read all usual formats. That's most important.
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VLC Media Player is Free and Open SourceMX Player is Freemium and Proprietary
VLC Media Player is Decentralized and Privacy focusedMX Player is not according to our users
MPC-HC
1332 likes
A lightweight open-source media player for Windows, giving support for all video/audio formats. It boasts no ads, dark themes, codec support, and seamless YouTube playback. Developed by longtime contributors, it's mature software with community improvements and crash fixes.
161 MPC-HC alternatives
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Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Media Player
Audio Player
Origin
Poland
EU
Platforms
Windows
PortableApps.com
Poland
EU
+5
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MPC-HC vs MX Player Comments
Positive comment by Guest · Oct 2, 2020
Allows to search subtitles plus tons of other features, highly configurable and above all open sourced project.
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MPC-HC is Free and Open SourceMX Player is Freemium and Proprietary
MPC-HC is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMX Player is not according to our users
SmoothVideo Project
31 likes
SVP allows you to watch any video on your PC file with frame interpolation (like you can watch it on high-end TVs and projectors). It increases frame rate by generating intermediate animation frames between existing ones to produce very smooth, fluid and clear motion.
81 SmoothVideo Project alternatives
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Paid
Proprietary
Application type
Media Player
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Good alternative?Is SmoothVideo Project a good alternative to MX Player?
PlayerXtreme
10 likes
PlayerXtreme Media Player is the most popular cross-platform audio, video, movie and online streaming Player for your device. With this Free Media Player you can watch movies, music, videos, and others with mesmerizing audio video results, on the go from anywhere even if they’re...
217 PlayerXtreme alternatives
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Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
Media Player
Origin
India
Platforms
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Apple TV
Android TV
Fire TV
India
Good alternative?Is PlayerXtreme a good alternative to MX Player?
Elmedia Player
29 likes
Elmedia is the best free video player for Mac that boasts compatibility with all commonly used video and audio formats, including AVI, FLV, SWF, MKV, WMV, MOV, MP3, DAT, FLAC, M4V, MPG, DivX and MP4. This video player app delivers an outstanding HD experience without putting a...
166 Elmedia Player alternatives
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Freemium
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Media Player
Audio Player
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Apple TV
United States
+2
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OmniPlayer
1 like
OmniPlayer is a comprehensive media player for almost any video and audio format on macOS. It has powerful features with modern and clean design.
73 OmniPlayer alternatives
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Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
Media Player
Platforms
Mac
+2
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PLAYit Video Player
1 like
PLAYit is an all-in-one video and audio player for iPhone, providing a variety of functions to meet your needs.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Media Player
Audio Player
Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
iPhone
iPad
Android
Android Tablet
Windows
United Kingdom
Good alternative?Is PLAYit Video Player a good alternative to MX Player?
Cisdem Video Player
3 likes
Cisdem Video Player is a free video and audio player that can play media files in any format on Mac and Windows. It fully supports 1080p, 4K, 5K, and 8K resolution, ensuring stunningly sharp visuals. With full playback options, you can enjoy an exceptional viewing experience.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Media Player
Audio Player
Origin
Hong Kong SAR China
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Hong Kong SAR China
+3
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Wuffy Media Player
1 like
Play and enjoy your favorite live streams and local media on your mobile device. It will turn your smartphone into a fully functional player for your audio and video content in minutes.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Media Player
Audio Player
Origin
Ukraine
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
Ukraine
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Sidstuga
1 like
Modern IPTV player for Android, Android TV and Fire TV — bring your own M3U or Xtream playlist, with EPG guide, catch-up, cloud sync and offline downloads.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
Media Player
Origin
Portugal
EU
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
Android TV
Fire TV
Portugal
EU
+6
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VX Video Player
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A high-performance mobile video player that supports all media formats with smooth playback and intuitive gesture controls.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
Media Player
Origin
India
Platforms
Android
India
Good alternative?Is VX Video Player a good alternative to MX Player?

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MX Player AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Streaming Apps

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VLC Media Player

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PLAYit Video Player

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