Best Video Player Software in 2026
Updated
In short: mpv is ranked #1 of 42 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Bitmovin Player and Infuse. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Infuse. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Infuse at $1.42/mo.
The right video player depends on the files you watch, your device, and the controls you want. Compare codec support and maximum resolution with hardware acceleration, subtitle formats, and playback speed control. Supported platforms can help narrow options for your setup, while a portable version may suit a routine that moves between devices. mpv, Bitmovin Player, and Infuse are among the entries to consider. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing alongside the listed playback features to see how each option fits your viewing needs.
42 video player software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
42ranked
8free plans on this page
$1.42/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Video Player Software 25 channels on this page · 91 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromSupported platformsCodec supportSubtitle formatsHardware accelerationMaximum resolutionPlayback speed control Spec sheet Score
01 mpv Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsnot statedCodec supportnot statedSubtitle formatsnot statedHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.6
02 Bitmovin Player Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsMac, Windows, Chromebook, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android, Roku, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and web browsersCodec supportH.264, H.265/HEVC, VP9, AAC, MP3Subtitle formatsWebVTT, SRT, TTML/DFXP, CEA-608/708Hardware accelerationnot statedMaximum resolution8kPlayback speed controlYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.4
03 Infuse Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsnot statedCodec supportnot statedSubtitle formatsnot statedHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.4
04 5KPlayer Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsnot statedCodec supportnot statedSubtitle formatsnot statedHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.2
05 reEmbed Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsiOS, Android, Windows MobileCodec supportnot statedSubtitle formatsnot statedHardware accelerationnot statedMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.1
06 VLC media player Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsnot statedCodec supportnot statedSubtitle formatsnot statedHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.1
07 KMPlayer Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsnot statedCodec supportnot statedSubtitle formatsnot statedHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.0
08 SMPlayer Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsnot statedCodec supportnot statedSubtitle formatsnot statedHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.0
09 MPlayer Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsLinux, Windows, Mac OS X, BSD, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, QNXCodec supportMPEG-1/2, MPEG-4 ASP, H.264, WMV1/2/3, RealVideo, Sorenson, Cinepak, DV, 3ivx, Indeo, H.263, MJPEG, HuffYUV, MP3, AC3/A52, E-AC3, DTS, AAC, WMA, RealAudio, Ogg Vorbis, PCMSubtitle formatsMicroDVD, SubRip, OGM, SubViewer, Sami, VPlayer, RT, SSA, AQTitle, JACOsub, PJS, MPsub, SPU, VOBsub, Closed CaptionsHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.9
10 DivX Player Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsnot statedCodec supportnot statedSubtitle formatsnot statedHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.7
11 GOM Player Free planYesPaid from22 one-timeSupported platformsnot statedCodec supportnot statedSubtitle formatsnot statedHardware accelerationnot statedMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.6
12 Kodi Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, Linux, macOS, iOS, AndroidCodec supportMPEG-1, MPEG-2, H.263, MPEG-4 SP/ASP, H.264, H.265, HuffYUV, MJPEG, RealVideo, RMVB, Sorenson, WMV, Cinepak, AAC, MP3, AC3, DTSSubtitle formatsSRT, VPlayer, SAMI, MPL2, MicroDVD, SSA/ASS, EIA-608/EIA-708, TX3G, WebVTT, VobSub, PGS, SUPHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.6
13 NOVA Video Player Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsAndroid phones, tablets, and Android TV devicesCodec supportHEVC/H.265, Dolby Vision, AC3, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS:X, TrueHD, E-AC3 JOCSubtitle formatsSRT, SUB, VOBSUB, PGS, SSAHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolution4kPlayback speed controlYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.6
14 QMPlay2 Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsnot statedCodec supportnot statedSubtitle formatsnot statedHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.3
15 ALLPlayer Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, Android, iOSCodec supportnot statedSubtitle formatsSRTHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlYes 5/8spec lines stated 6.1
16 Cisdem Video Player Free planYesPaid from19.99 one-timeSupported platformsWindows, macOSCodec supportH.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC, H.261, H.263, H.264Subtitle formatsSRT, ASSHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolution8kPlayback speed controlnot stated 7/8spec lines stated 6.0
17 FFplay Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS, LinuxCodec supportH.264/AVC, HEVC/H.265, AV1, VP8, VP9, AAC, MP3, Opus, FLACSubtitle formats3GPP Timed Text, DVB, DVD, SSA/ASS, SubRip (SRT), TTML, VobSub, WebVTTHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.0
18 Haruna Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsnot statedCodec supportnot statedSubtitle formatsnot statedHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.0
19 Lumen Player Free planNoPaid from19 one-timeSupported platformsWindows, macOS, LinuxCodec supportHEVC, AV1, VP9, ProRes, DNxHD, H.264, MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, OGG, Opus, ALAC, M4A, WMA, AIFF, DSDSubtitle formatsnot statedHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolution4kPlayback speed controlnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.0
20 MediaElement.js Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsiOS, AndroidCodec supportH.264, MP3, Opus, WebM, OggSubtitle formatsSRT, VTTHardware accelerationnot statedMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlYes 5/8spec lines stated 6.0
21 Movist Pro Free plannot statedPaid from17.99 one-timeSupported platformsnot statedCodec supportnot statedSubtitle formatsnot statedHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.0
22 Zoom Player Free planNoPaid from23.95 one-timeSupported platformsWindowsCodec supportAV1, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, VP8, VP9, Xvid, DivX, MPEG-2, AAC, FLAC, MP3, AC3, DTS, OpusSubtitle formatsSRTHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolution4kPlayback speed controlYes 8/8spec lines stated 6.0
23 Flowplayer Free planYesPaid from99 one-timeSupported platformsnot statedCodec supportnot statedSubtitle formatsnot statedHardware accelerationnot statedMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.9
24 IINA Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsnot statedCodec supportnot statedSubtitle formatsnot statedHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.9
25 MPC-BE Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsnot statedCodec supportnot statedSubtitle formatsnot statedHardware accelerationYesMaximum resolutionnot statedPlayback speed controlnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.9
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Questions about this list
Which video player software is ranked first on Specifiction?
mpv is ranked #1 of 42 with a score of 7.6. Bitmovin Player is second and Infuse third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Infuse has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.42/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.
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