| 1 |  VLC media playerVLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files, and various streaming protocols. | 3.0.24 | Open source | October 2, 2026 | 63.4 MB | 22.6M ↓ |
| 2 |  MPC-HCMPC-HC is an extremely light-weight, open source media player for Windows. It supports all common video and audio file formats available for playback. | 2.8.4 | Open source | October 19, 2026 | — | 193.6K ↓ |
| 3 |  MPV (Official CI build, MSVC)A free (as in freedom) media player for the command line. It supports a wide variety of media file formats, audio and video codecs, and subtitle types. | 0.41.0 | Open source | April 9, 2026 | — | 288.4K ↓ |
| 4 |  QuickTimeA powerful multimedia technology with a built-in media player, QuickTime lets you view Internet video and personal media in a wide range of file formats. And it lets you enjoy them in remarkably high quality. | 7.79.80.95 | Proprietary | August 5, 2025 | 41.9 MB | 2.1M ↓ |
| 5 |  AudaciousOpen source audio player | 4.6.1 | Proprietary | September 8, 2026 | 50.5 MB | 13.4K ↓ |
| 6 |  MPC-BEMedia Player Classic - BE is a free and open source audio and video player for Windows. | 1.9.2 | Open source | October 13, 2026 | — | 136.3K ↓ |
| 7 |  K-Lite Codec Pack FullA collection of DirectShow filters, VFW/ACM codecs, and tools. | 20.1.0 | Free | October 19, 2026 | 57.6 MB | 5M ↓ |
| 8 |  Google Play Music Desktop PlayerGoogle Play Music Desktop Player | 4.7.1 | Open source | March 30, 2021 | — | 23.6K ↓ |
| 9 |  mpv.netmpv.net is a media player for Windows with a modern GUI. | 7.1.2.0 | Open source | January 21, 2026 | — | 10.5K ↓ |
| 10 |  ImgBurnImgBurn is a lightweight CD / DVD / HD DVD / Blu-ray burning application. | 2.5.8.0 | Free | May 31, 2021 | 3.1 MB | 207.9K ↓ |
| 11 |  QMPlay2A video and audio player which can play most formats and codecs. | 26.08.02 | Open source | August 2, 2026 | — | 4.6K ↓ |
| 12 |  VidCutterA modern yet simple multi-platform video cutter and joiner. | 6.0.5.1 | Open source | August 30, 2022 | — | 9.8K ↓ |
| 13 |  K-Lite Mega Codec PackA collection of DirectShow filters, VFW/ACM codecs, and tools. | 20.1.0 | Free | October 19, 2026 | 68.7 MB | 663.3K ↓ |
| 14 |  MementoAn mpv-based video player for studying Japanese. | 2.0.2 | Open source | August 21, 2026 | — | 4.6K ↓ |
| 15 |  K-Lite Codec Pack BasicA collection of DirectShow filters, VFW/ACM codecs, and tools. | 20.1.0 | Free | October 19, 2026 | 22.8 MB | 527.9K ↓ |
| 16 |  GOM PlayerGOM Player is a free video player that supports file playback in more than 100 different video and audio formats, including AVI, MP4, MKV, and more. | 2.3.114.5384 | Proprietary | December 10, 2025 | — | 36.7K ↓ |
| 17 |  Media Player Classic Qute TheaterMedia Player Classic Qute Theater | 26.07 | Open source | August 19, 2026 | — | 5.5K ↓ |
| 18 |  K-Lite Codec Pack StandardA collection of DirectShow filters, VFW/ACM codecs, and tools. | 20.1.0 | Free | October 19, 2026 | 41.3 MB | 230.8K ↓ |
| 19 |  KinoveaA video annotation tool designed for sport analysis. | 2025.2.0 | Open source | April 17, 2026 | 35.2 MB | 5.6K ↓ |
| 20 |  Exact Audio CopyExact Audio Copy is a so-called audio grabber for audio CDs using standard CD and DVD-ROM drives. | 1.8 | Other licence | December 2, 2024 | 5.5 MB | 24K ↓ |
| 21 | CcdburnerxpBurns CDs and DVDs, including Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs. | 4.5.8.7128 | Free | | 6.7 MB | 949.8K ↓ |
| 22 |  MediathekViewThe MediathekView program searches the media libraries of various predominantly German-speaking public broadcasters, downloads articles from them or plays them back. | 14.5.0 | Open source | April 10, 2026 | 171.3 MB | 31.2K ↓ |
| 23 |  PowerISOPowerISO provides an all-in-one solution. You can do every thing with your ISO files and disc image files. | 9.4.0.0 | Proprietary | June 1, 2026 | 8.6 MB | 153.9K ↓ |
| 24 |  MakeMKVMakeMKV is your one-click solution to convert video that you own into free and patents-unencumbered format that can be played everywhere. | v2.0.0 | Proprietary | September 24, 2026 | 15.1 MB | 121.9K ↓ |
| 25 |  VirtualCloneDriveElaborateBytes.VirtualCloneDrive | 5.5.3.0 | Proprietary | April 20, 2025 | 1.8 MB | 80.5K ↓ |
| 26 |  DVD FlickA simple but powerful DVD Authoring tool | 1.3.0.7 | Open source | March 21, 2022 | 13.0 MB | 4.8K ↓ |
| 27 |  BurnAware FreeTop DVD burning software Super-intuitive user interface Blu-ray XL and M-Disc support. | 19.4 | Free | October 25, 2026 | — | 23.4K ↓ |
| 28 |  SMPlayerFree Media Player for Windows and Linux with Youtube support. | 26.8.29 | Open source | September 8, 2026 | — | ★ 1.1K |
| 29 |  ScreenboxScreenbox is a modern media player for all your devices, with support for a wide range of file formats. | 0.24.0 | Open source | October 27, 2026 | — | 6 ↓ |
| 30 |  BurnAware ProfessionalTop DVD burning software Super-intuitive user interface Blu-ray XL and M-Disc support. | 19.2 | Proprietary | July 23, 2026 | — | 9.4K ↓ |
| 31 |  BurnAware PremiumTop DVD burning software Super-intuitive user interface Blu-ray XL and M-Disc support. | 19.2 | Proprietary | July 23, 2026 | — | 8.6K ↓ |
| 32 | MmellowplayerMusic player designed for listening to music streaming sites. | 3.6.6 | Open source | | 26.1 MB | 13.1K ↓ |
| 33 |  IPTVnatorA video player application that provides support for the playback of IPTV playlists (m3u, m3u8). | 0.24.0 | Open source | September 24, 2026 | — | ★ 7.5K |
| 34 |  MineradioAn immersive music player centered on cinematic shots, particle visuals, and lyric stages. | 2.2.0 | Open source | September 6, 2026 | — | ★ 11.2K |
| 35 |  ZY PlayerCross-platform desktop video player. Simple and ad-free, free and high-quality. | 2.8.8 | Open source | October 18, 2024 | — | ★ 14.5K |
| 36 | SSPlayerNeat, Safe, High Performance | 3.7.2437 | Open source | October 15, 2021 | 8 KB | 2.4K ↓ |
| 37 |  SplashThe 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. | 2.7.0 | Proprietary | June 9, 2021 | 44.2 MB | 2.3K ↓ |
| 38 |  BloxstrapAn open-source, feature-packed alternative bootstrapper for Roblox. | 2.11.4 | Open source | September 6, 2026 | — | ★ 3.2K |
| 39 |  BoxPlayerCloud-drive file management, media library, media server, AI agent, music player, and ebook reader. | 5.0.37 | Open source | October 19, 2026 | — | ★ 7.3K |
| 40 |  Wiliwili第三方B站客户端，目前可以运行在 PC 全平台、PSVita、PS4、Xbox 和 Nintendo Switch 上。 | 1.6.0 | Open source | April 28, 2026 | — | ★ 5.6K |
| 41 |  NamidaA Beautiful and Feature-rich Music & Video Player with YouTube Support, Built in Flutter | 7.1.2 | Proprietary | September 21, 2026 | — | ★ 6.7K |
| 42 |  FladderFladder - A Simple Jellyfin frontend built on top of Flutter. | 0.11.1 | Open source | September 18, 2026 | — | ★ 2.7K |
| 43 |  Jellyfin MPV ShimJellyfin MPV Shim is a cross-platform cast client for Jellyfin. | 3.3.0 | Open source | October 23, 2026 | — | ★ 2.5K |
| 44 | WwinylA FOS digital audio player and music library application for organizing and playing audio on Windows. | 3.3.1 | Open source | | — | 992 ↓ |
| 45 |  Music CasterA modern music player that supports Google Chromecasts, Home Mini's, etc. | 5.25.2 | Other licence | March 26, 2026 | — | ★ 176 |
| 46 |  ImPlayA Cross-Platform Desktop Media Player | 1.5.1 | Open source | November 30, 2023 | — | ★ 789 |
| 47 |  DJV2DJV Professional playback and review software | 3.7.5 | Open source | October 17, 2026 | — | ★ 1.2K |
| 48 |  Alphabizdecentralized media platform and marketplace | 0.3.3 | Open source | April 4, 2025 | — | ★ 1.2K |
| 49 |  YUViewThe Free and Open Source Cross Platform YUV Viewer with an advanced analytics toolset | 2.14 | Open source | April 27, 2026 | — | ★ 2.3K |
| 50 |  弹弹playVersatile player combining local video with Danmu | 18.2.4 | Free | October 13, 2026 | — | ★ 418 |