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Streaming videos (79 programs)

  1. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  2. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Decode and encode streams. Use Apple Remote. Uses little CPU. Easy to select and add streams.
    CONS: No equalizer. No stream browsing. Preset lists limited to ShoutCast and SourceMac.
  3. PROS: Feature rich broadcasting software for free. Presets for novice streamers as well as advanced features for professionals all bundled together in one package. Support for streaming to 3G phone service for effective distribution to mobile devices.
    CONS: As an apple product, supports mostly apple hardware and not recommended to use with PC. Last updated release was quite some time ago.
  4. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Accessible. One click encode.
    CONS: Looks a bit confusing at first. Very expensive ($80).
  5. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Simple to use. Supports a wide variety of formats. Doesn't use a lot of resources. Loads quickly.
    CONS: Limited OS support. Shows a watermark during playback. Suceptible to freezing. Playback quality can be spotty.
  6. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  7. PROS: Quick search results. Wide variety of podcasts on offer.
    CONS: Podcasts aimed mainly as US users. Quality and depth of podcasts poor.
  8. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: More than 5,000 radio stations. Good streaming quality.
    CONS: Not all stations available. Requires upgrade to continue listening after one hour.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to use. Simple to upload your library.
    CONS: Some image problems. Searching for album art takes too long.
  10. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Covers all BBC radio stations. Easy to use. Connections are quick. Timetable pop-out.
    CONS: Some stations mixed-up. Some stations don't load. Widget is a bit too small.
  11. PROS: It is possible to change the playback speed. Continuous loop playback is supported. Basic video editing options can be accessed. Screenshots of online videos may be saved.
    CONS: Older operating systems may experience playback issues. 32-bit architecture is not supported. 37.9 megabytes is somewhat hefty for a media player. Advanced video-editing options are not provided.
  12. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Very simple to use. Records sound and video.
    CONS: Not necesssary if you have QuickTime X.
  13. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Over 200 stations. 10 presets available.
    CONS: Only US radios.
  14. 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.
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Very lightweight and easy to use. Supports Growl. Plays radio stations through iTunes.
    CONS: A little too intrusive in monitoring.
  16. 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.
  17. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Huge number of radio stations. Radio stations from many different countries. Integrated in the Menu Bar. Stable and clear streaming.
    CONS: Many stations are obscure. No way to filter stations by theme. Not clear how to add your own streams.
  18. 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.
  19. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Simple and quick. Good selection of codecs. Six different quality levels.
    CONS: Limited capture settings. Only two output resolutions.

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