Real Alternative AlternativesMedia Players and other similar apps like Real Alternative

Real Alternative is described as 'Allows your system to play Real Media files (.ra .ram) without having to install the full version of RealPlayer' and is a popular Media Player in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Real Alternative for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, iPad and iPhone apps. The best Real Alternative alternative is VLC Media Player, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Real Alternative are AIMP, PotPlayer, Windows Media Player and Splash.

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  1. VLC Media Player icon

    VLC Media Player

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    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.

    287 VLC Media Player alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Haiku
    • Android TV
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    VLC Media Player screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Optimal performance

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Video Converter
    3.  Video playback
    4.  Built-in Media converter
    5.  Support for subtitles
    6.  Integrated Codecs
    7.  Audio Recording
    8.  Cross-Platform
    9.  Internet Radio
    10.  Compatibility Layer
    11.  Media Streaming
    12.  Replay Gain

    VLC Media Player VS Real Alternative

     

    • VLC Media Player is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Real Alternative.

    • VLC Media Player is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Real Alternative.

    • VLC Media Player is Free and Open SourceReal Alternative is Free and Proprietary
    • VLC Media Player is CustomizableReal Alternative is not according to our users
  2. AIMP icon

    AIMP

     855 likes
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    Feature-rich audio player for Windows and Android supporting diverse codecs and interfaces. Includes conversion tools, skins, plugins, and custom equalizer for enhanced audio streaming and podcast playback.

    326 AIMP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com
    AIMP screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Music Library
    2.  Playlists management
    3.  Skins
    4.  Mp3 Tag Editor
    5.  Audio Conversion
    6.  Remembers position in file
    7.  Crossfading
    8.  Internet Radio
    9.  Full keyboard shortcuts
    10.  Hi-Fi Sound
    11. Last.fm icon  Integrated Last.fm scrobbler
    12.  Dark Mode

    AIMP VS Real Alternative

     
  4. PotPlayer icon

    PotPlayer

     681 likes
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    Windows multimedia software player offering extensive customization, format versatility, and optimized low-end hardware playback. Developed by Kakao, it avoids adware and features powerful customization, praised for its small footprint and high-quality video output, competing with leading players.

    123 PotPlayer alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PotPlayer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    2.  Support for subtitles
    3.  Graphical User Interface
    4.  Playback speed control
    5.  Skinnable
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Integrated Codecs
    8.  Thumbnail preview
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Video playback
    11.  Capture image from video
    12.  No registration required

    PotPlayer VS Real Alternative

     
  5. Windows Media Player icon

    Windows Media Player

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    Windows Media Player is a video and audio player developed by Microsoft for Windows 11 and Windows 10. It is the successor to Groove Music (previously Xbox Music), Microsoft Movies & TV and the original Windows Media...

    209 Windows Media Player alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows Media Player screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for DLNA
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  Lossless Audio
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Bundled with Windows
    8.  Music Library
    9.  DVD Burner

    Windows Media Player VS Real Alternative

     
  6. Splash icon

    Splash

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    The only player you will ever need. Stunning video quality thanks to advanced engine. Video conversion optimized for social media. Innovative and fully customizable user interface. In one word - Splash.

    106 Splash alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Splash screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    dead after 3 years of no updates!

    Splash Features

    1.  Hardware Accelerated
    2.  Audio boosting
    3.  Support for NVIDIA CUDA acceleration
    4.  Built-in Media converter
    5.  Frame interpolation
    6.  HDR Support
    7.  Support for Intel Quick Sync acceleration
    8.  HDR10

    Splash VS Real Alternative

     
  7. UMPlayer icon

    UMPlayer

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    UMPlayer is a movie player which runs on many systems. It plays most MPEG/VOB, AVI, Ogg/OGM, VIVO, ASF/WMA/WMV, QT/MOV/MP4, RealMedia, Matroska, NUT, NuppelVideo, FLI, YUV4MPEG, FILM, RoQ, PVA files, supported by many native, XAnim, and Win32 DLL codecs.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    UMPlayer Skinnable User Interface - feature rich yet easy to use
    Discontinued

    No more updates, latest downloads from 2011: https://sourceforge.net/projects/umplayer/files/

    UMPlayer Features

    1.  Resume playback

    UMPlayer VS Real Alternative

     
  9. RealPlayer icon

    RealPlayer

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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.

    128 RealPlayer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    RealPlayer screenshot 1

    RealPlayer Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Chromecast Support
    3.  AirPlay Support
    4.  Transitions Effects
    5.  Photo Gallery
    6.  Support for DLNA
    7.  TV Streaming
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Photographic filters

    RealPlayer VS Real Alternative

     
  10. 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 Real Alternative

     
  11. 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 Real Alternative

     
  12. GOM Audio icon

    GOM Audio

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    GOM Audio is a free audio player designed to make it simple to listen to CDs, MP3s, M4As, and other popular audio formats on your PC. GOM Audio implements many of the features and shortcuts used in GOM Media Player to further enhance the playback experience.

    FEATURES

    • Play au.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    GOM Audio screenshot 1

    GOM Audio Features

    1.  Radio Player
    2.  Sound Effects
    3.  Create Playlist
    4.  Skinnable

    GOM Audio VS Real Alternative

     
  13. 5KPlayer icon

    5KPlayer

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    5KPlayer is a new-style free media player for Mac OS as all-in-one HD video/music player, AirPlay streamer and free online video/music downloader. It plays 4K/5K, MKV, MP4, AVI, WMV, YouTube video, MP3 music & DVD on Mac flawlessly.

    198 5KPlayer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    5KPlayer screenshot 1

    5KPlayer Features

    1.  AirPlay Support
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  Supports H265 Codec

    5KPlayer VS Real Alternative

     
  14. Boss Video Player icon

    Boss Video Player

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    An Interactive video player for websites that allows content producers to monetize products/services and engage with viewers on a micro level.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Boss Video Player screenshot 1

    Boss Video Player VS Real Alternative

     

    • Boss Video Player is the most popular SaaS alternative to Real Alternative.

    • Boss Video Player is Freemium and ProprietaryReal Alternative is Free and Proprietary
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