Download Video Streaming - Best Software & Apps

VLC media player3.0.2

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Mac; iPhone

Simply the best free multi-format media player

41452 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 3, More format support in version 3, Plays BluRay and HD, Completely free!
CONS: User interface is quite basic, User interface slicker in Mac version

YTD Video Downloader5.9.4

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Superb downloader for YouTube and other video streaming sites

10048 votes

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PROS: Easy to use, Quick at downloading, Supports batches, One of the best YouTube video downloaders
CONS: To download and convert at same time requires Pro version

Netflix9.002

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone; Windows Phone

Native Neflix app for Windows' tile UI

2693 votes

PROS: Touch friendly interface, Beautiful interface, Personalized recommendations
CONS: Some laggy performance at times

All Video Downloader6.0.0.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android

Download videos from more than 190 video streaming sites

5038 votes

PROS: Compatible with many sites, Lots of supported file formats
CONS: Limited to two simultaneous downloads, Impossible to download certain videos

Jing2.5.47113

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Capture and share images and video

417 votes

PROS: Discreet yet accessible, Save to video or image, History feature
CONS: Crosshairs view , Can lag, Limited editing

YTD for Mac1

License: free Download
Platform: Mac

Superb downloader for YouTube and other video streaming sites

84 votes

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PROS: Easy to use, Quick at downloading, Supports batches, One of the best YouTube video downloaders
CONS: To download and convert at same time requires Pro version

ZEE5 - Movies, TV Shows, LIVE TV & Originals1.0

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Nearly endless streaming content in multiple languages

3 votes

PROS: 100,000’s of hours of video content, 12 different languages
CONS: Contains ads, Requires subscription

CherryPlayer2.4.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Unlimited streaming audio, playlists, and YouTube downloads

343 votes

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PROS: Huge library, Good audio quality, YouTube and Last.fm integration, Opens Amazon.com MP3 store to purchase tracks, Trending tracks
CONS: Messy interface, Some videos require you to register to watch, No video/audio converter

Open Broadcaster Software

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Live video streaming software for novice and advanced!

70 votes

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PROS: Great free software with all the bells and whistles of a paid program, Support for Twitch, YouTube, DailyMotion, Hitbox and other popular services, Huge library of plugins all available for free, along with the source code, on GitHub
CONS: Open source usually means slower releases for newer operating systems and hardware. Expect to have less up to date support

YTD Music Downloader Pro1.1.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Save your favorite streaming videos or audio music from youtube onto your computer with this software

23 votes

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Microsoft Silverlight5.1.40416.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Microsoft's answer to Adobe Air

623 votes

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PROS: Lightweight plug-in, Streams high resolution and HD video, Smooth streaming support
CONS: No support Flash or AAC content, Streams can take some time to start, Inferior to Adobe Air

ApowerMirror1.2.5

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

22 votes

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BIGOLIVE1.0.1

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Live streaming chat application for smartphone users

78 votes

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PROS: An excellent alternative to traditional video chat software., It is possible to send gifts and to earn extra money through Bigo.
CONS: As some content is intended for adults, parental guidance is required., In-app purchases will be presented to the user.

Camfrog Video Chat6.11

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Join live streaming video chat rooms

883 votes

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PROS: Lots of people online, Lots of different rooms available, Good for those using sign language
CONS: Very confusing and overwhelming at first, Interface looks a bit cheap

Pluto TV: 100+ Free Channels0.1.5

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Pluto TV is a free online television service broadcasting over 100 live channels full of TV shows, movies and Internet video

13 votes

Aimersoft Video Editor3.6.2

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Free and Comprehensive Video Editing Software

56 votes

PROS: Aimersoft Video Editor is free to download and install on a personal computer., More than 100 editing tools are provided alongside 50 special effects.
CONS: Modern operating systems are not supported by this bundle., There is no version currently available for smartphone users.

Zattoo2000/XP 4.0.5

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Windows Phone; Mac

Watch TV on your PC for free

47 votes

PROS: Displays channels from your own country, Smooth streaming, Genuinely live TV, TV Guide
CONS: Only shows local channels plus a few international ones, Not many customisation options, No way to change interface language

Google Play Movies & TV3.6.11

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone

Watch videos across multiple devices

49 votes

PROS: Access streaming content, Download to devices, View personal videos
CONS: Available Google Play content is still small

Stremio1.0

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Mac; Android; iPhone

Software to download and watch numerous third-party videos

5 votes

PROS: Stremio is one of the largest video aggregators on the market., all major operating systems are supported by this application.
CONS: Users will be faced with in-app advertisements., some of the newest films and television series may not be available for a significant amount of time.

XSplit Broadcaster2.8.1607.1936

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

An amazing video and audio streaming tool

31 votes

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PROS: Simple, easy-to-understand interface, Effective combination of video sources, Good value for money
CONS: Doesn't work well with all capture cards

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Camfrog Video Chat	6.11	883	7.722650056625137	Windows
2	VLC media player	3.0.2	41452	7.686360127376185	Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone
3	Netflix	9.002	2693	7.569439287040475	Windows, Android, iPhone, Windows Phone
4	YTD Video Downloader	5.9.4	10048	7.0645203025477725	Windows
5	All Video Downloader	6.0.0.0	5038	6.117804684398571	Windows, Android

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

Camfrog Video Chat

6.11

883

7.722650056625137

Windows

VLC media player

3.0.2

41452