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  • VLC media player

    2.2.6

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    Simply the best multi-format media player

    7
    30014 votes
    • PROS: Supports a wide range of formats, Good hotkey support, Easy to use, Very flexible and lightweight, Integration with web channel streaming services, Improved interface in version 2, More format support in version 2, Plays BluRay and HD
    • CONS: User interface is quite basic, User interface slicker in Mac version
  • MX Player

    Varies with device

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    Android

    One of the best media players for Android

    7
    1861 votes
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    • PROS: Plays almost any format, Multi-core decoding, Excellent subtitle support, All features unlocked in free version
    • CONS: Some trial and error required
  • QuickTime

    7.7.8

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    Apple's media player for MOV files

    6
    708 votes
    • PROS: Slick and easy to use, Integrated with OS X, Pro version allows editing and conversion
    • CONS: A bit slow to launch, Superceded by QuickTime X on Mac, Requires upgrading to get the most out of it, More suitable for Macs
  • PotPlayer

    1.6.58402

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    Windows

    Powerful media player with support for lots of formats

    8
    1301 votes
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    • PROS: Supports tons of file types, Gives detailed playback information, Supports subtitles, Screen capture option
    • CONS: Lives in notification area, Some options are confusing
  • Media Player Classic

    Home Cinema 1.7.10

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    Windows

    Simple, lightweight media watching with Media Player Classic Home Cinema

    7
    198 votes
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    • PROS: Simple interface, Runs well on slower machines, Handles almost any media file format
    • CONS: No streaming video support
  • Free FLV Player

    2.4.0

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    Windows

    Free and Easy-to-Install Video Player

    6
    193 votes
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    • PROS: The ability to work with FLV videos as well as many other media formats., Preferences can be changed depending upon the resolution and screen size., This software is absolutely free.,
    • CONS: Load times may lag with larger video files., Does not support other options such as recording or CD burning. ,
  • Total Video Player

    1.31

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    Windows

    Versatile media player for any video format

    7
    712 votes
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    • PROS: Plays a huge variety of formats, Simple to use
    • CONS: Doesn't support subtitles, Doesn't handle audio well
  • FrostWire

    6.3.6

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    Search Download and Listen to Music in one for Free

    7
    686 votes
    • PROS: Thanks to their history of developing hugely popular BitTorrent clients like LimeWire the developers have managed to create an app that mixes powerful downloading and a new focus on the user experience. FrostWire is the one-stop shop for all music and vi, Simple to use,
    • CONS: Fast downloading, Nice additional features,
  • Kodi

    (XBMC) Jarvis 16.1

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    Powerful media player and entertainment hub

    7
    306 votes
    • PROS: Looks great from the start, Quick navigation, Use it to view photos, videos and listen to music, Lots of skins, Stream video over a network with ease
    • CONS: Takes some time to customize , Navigation may feel unintuitive at first
  • ALLPlayer

    6.9

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    Windows

    Multimedia player for almost any video format

    7
    657 votes
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    • PROS: Matching subtitles downloader, Voice recognition for subtitles, Plays almost any format, Great alternative to VLC media player
    • CONS: Subtitles matching doesn't always work, Subtitle voice recognition poor, Interface a bit dated
  • SPlayer

    3.7.2437

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    Windows

    Lightweight media player with support for multiple formats

    8
    500 votes
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    • PROS: Very easy to use, Very low on system resources, Support for many formats, Support for subtitles and screenshots, Includes audio and video equalizer
    • CONS: The interface may be a bit too simple
  • Free Blu-ray Player

    5.8.8

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    Windows

    Free media application to play Blu-ray videos

    9
    177 votes
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    • PROS: There is a free version which can be immediately downloaded, This software bundle can handle other common video codecs
    • CONS: More advanced editing options are not available with this package, It may not be compatible with older operating systems
  • Media Player Classic

    110r1

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    Windows

    A simple, yet powerful multformat media player

    7
    890 votes
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    • PROS: Support for lots of formats, Also plays DVD movies, Support for subtitles, Light on system resources
    • CONS: You may find the interface too simple
  • Flip4Mac

    3.3.5

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    Mac

    Microsoft endorsed WMV player for Mac

    5
    184 votes
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    • PROS: Plays WMV files in standalone Flip Player or QuickTime, Doesn't obscure playback with controls, Converts video and audio to other formats, Optimized for OS X 10.7+, Powerful tools for video editors working with WMV, Playback support in Office 2011 for Word and PowerPoint, Keynote can import Windows Media files through Flip4Mac , Supports video previews in Finder, Supports WMV in Safari, Firefox, Chrome and Mail, Official Windows Media Player
    • CONS: Does not support Snow Leopard, Does not support screencasting, Leaves a watermark in QuickTime, Advanced features only in Pro version

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