Streaming videos (79 programs)

DBox Commander
4
Trial version
Watch TV on your Mac via DBox
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
QClip
4.3
Trial version
Reproduce QuickTime videos on external hardware
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Allows QuickTime clips to be played back on external devices. Supports batch processing of clips. Ideal for broadcast environments.
CONS: Complex to configure and understand for non-broadcast professionals.
iFunia Media Player
4.5
Free
Free Video and Music Player for Personal Use
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Most common media formats are supported. Drag-and-drop functionality is present. 5K resolutions can be enjoyed. A clean and intuitive user interface.
CONS: Advanced editing options are not present. Not as lightweight as similar media players. Conversion rates are very slow. Not possible to set default output targets once a conversion completes.
myTuner Radio Free
4
Free
A Free Audio & Video program for Mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Boxee
1.8
Free
Open source media center with Apple remote access
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Brings all your media together. Glossy interface. Remote control integration.
CONS: Only available in full screen mode. Apple remote may not work with other apps while using Boxee.
StreamripperX
2.8
Free
The MAC Internet radio recorder
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Voddler
2.9
Free
Watch movies for free on your Mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Watch commercial movies for free. Decent selection of films and documentaries. Superb video and audio quality. Fast, stable streaming.
CONS: Content is a bit dated. Only works in limited countries at the moment. Sometimes films fail to start especially from the web. Lacks a decent catalog of content.
Podcast Shuffle Search Widget
4.2
Free
Search the Podcast Shuffle website from your dashboard
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Quick search results. Wide variety of podcasts on offer.
CONS: Podcasts aimed mainly as US users. Quality and depth of podcasts poor.
Webcams
5
Free
Webcams delivered to your dashboard
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Nice idea.
CONS: Webcams don't work properly. No way to add new webcams. No options or preferences.
SlimServer
3
Free
Listen to any mp3 player on your network
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Leonflix
4.8
Free
Free video search engine
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Search your desired videos. Free-of-charge. Watch with good playback capability. Easy to setup.
CONS: Still on its early development stage. Inevitable bug issues.
Wild Media Server (UPnP, DLNA, HTTP)
5
Trial version
Play music, videos and photos on your UPnP (DLNA) home devices from your computer
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Total Video Player – Freely Play Any Movie!
4.6
Paid
Play Any Type of Media File with Great Flexibility
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Plays a range of video and audio formats. Full-screen playback. Plays corrupted or incomplete videos. Isn’t resource-heavy and doesn’t push your computer to its limits.
CONS: Not a lot of playback options. No autoplay option. Pro version is needed to play Blu-ray. Requires a 64-bit processor.
Sequence
1.1
Trial version
Simple screenshot and videocasting tool
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Captures images and videos. Easy to use. Compresses video.
CONS: Video compression leads to poor quality. Limited preferences.
Rivet
0.3
Trial version
Access your Xbox 360, PS3 and iOS files from your Mac
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Access Xbox, PSP, iOS etc from your Mac. Gives you full control of what to share. Slick, easy to use interface. Light on resources.
CONS: Doesn't work with Wii's. May be subject to streaming and connection bugs.
Streaming+: a third party Hulu app
4.5
Paid
Watch Hulu Your Way With A Third-Party Desktop App.
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Hulu feature-complete. Well-made UI. Good colour choicse. Solid basic options.
CONS: Connection issues. Rarely updated. Slow on older devices. Minimal accessibility options.
Screenium
2.7
Trial version
Capture everything on your screen
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Streamlined. Four capture selections. Multi-channel audio recording. Presets for quality and file size. Add hottext to movie.
CONS: Some bugs and errors. Doesn't show recording area live.
iMagneto
3.8
Free
Play and record your favorites internet streams
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Plays all types of streams. 4 encoding formats. Organizing streams.
CONS: Installing videolan plugin. Small stream filter. No full screen.
Stream to Chromecast
4.5
Paid
Seamlessly Stream All Your Local Mobile Device Content to Your TV
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Works seamlessly. No configuration required. Works with different file formats. Great customer support.
CONS: Doesn’t work with online content. Doesn’t stream DRM-protected content. Streaming won’t start at times. Little dip in quality to be expected.