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JRiver Media Center

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Spec score 8.1 #6 of 18 in Audio Player Software

What it is

JRiver Media Center is a media player for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with network playback and support for audio and disc formats. Its listed formats include WAV, AIFF, FLAC, APE, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, WavPack, DVD, and Blu-ray, giving listeners a way to play those files and discs across its supported desktop platforms. JRiver is paid software, with a listed starting price of $79.98 and a 30-day trial; there is no free plan. Pricing details describe a one-time license model, but the individual plan terms vary. The Master License is $124.98 a month for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and is valid for a single major version. The Windows-only plan is $99.98 as a one-time purchase, while the Mac-only plan is $99.98 a month and the Linux-only plan is $79.98 a month. The platform-specific options list one operating system each, whereas the Master License lists all three.

Spec sheet

Supported platforms
Windows,macOS,LinuxRead 21 Sep 2026 · jriver.com
Free plan
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · jriver.com
Paid from
79.98Read 21 Sep 2026 · jriver.com
Support
Support resources include the Interact forum, which JRiver says is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and a user-modifiable wiki that replaces the manual.Read 9 Oct 2026 · jriver.com
Audio
Audio features include bit-perfect playback, WASAPI, ASIO, VST plug-ins, and DSD support.Read 9 Oct 2026 · jriver.com
Format support
WAV,AIFF,FLAC,APE,WMA Lossless,Apple Lossless,WavPack,DVD,Blu-rayRead 21 Sep 2026 · jriver.com
License limit
A license covers one major version, and the Master License works across Windows, OSX, and Linux.Read 9 Oct 2026 · jriver.com
License model
one-timeRead 21 Sep 2026 · jriver.com
License recovery
A registration code can generate up to ten new install keys in each twelve-month period, and each key is valid for two weeks.Read 9 Oct 2026 · jriver.com
Media library
Media Center manages and plays audio, images, television, and video.Read 9 Oct 2026 · jriver.com
Network playback
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · jriver.com
Network sharing
Media Network shares media between computers and supports DLNA devices, including TVs, Blu-ray players, and receivers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · jriver.com
Photo tools
Image tools include crop, adjust, resize, tagging, stacks, slideshows, and sending images to services including Flickr and Facebook.Read 9 Oct 2026 · jriver.com
Privacy and security
JRiver says account information is password-protected, data is safeguarded with physical, electronic, and managerial procedures, and some site areas use SSL encryption.Read 9 Oct 2026 · jriver.com
Remote control
Android devices can use Gizmo, while iPhone and iPad can control Media Center through the browser-based WebRemote.Read 9 Oct 2026 · jriver.com
TV
It supports TV tuners and an Electronic Program Guide for watching or recording live television.Read 9 Oct 2026 · jriver.com
Video
It combines local discs and streaming video sources such as Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube in one interface.Read 9 Oct 2026 · jriver.com

Plans and prices

Master License $124.98 a month Valid for Windows, macOS, and Linux · Valid for a single major version Read 21 Sep 2026 · jriver.com
Master License $124.98, paid once $124.98 one-time Valid for one major version · Windows, Mac, and Linux Read 9 Oct 2026 · jriver.com
Windows only $99.98, paid once $99.98 one-time Works only for Windows Read 9 Oct 2026 · jriver.com
Windows only $99.98 a month Windows only Read 21 Sep 2026 · jriver.com
Mac only $99.98 a month macOS only Read 21 Sep 2026 · jriver.com
Mac only $99.98, paid once $99.98 one-time Works only for Mac Read 9 Oct 2026 · jriver.com
Linux only $79.98 a month Linux only Read 21 Sep 2026 · jriver.com
Linux only $79.98, paid once $79.98 one-time Works only for Linux Read 9 Oct 2026 · jriver.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Supports network playback.
  • Plays WAV, FLAC, Apple Lossless, and other listed formats.
  • A 30-day trial is listed.

Limits

  • There is no free plan.
  • The Master License is valid for one major version.
  • Listed plan prices and terms vary by platform.

Who it suits

JRiver suits listeners who need network playback or support for its listed audio and disc formats. Its platform-specific options may suit people using just Windows, macOS, or Linux.

Verdict

JRiver brings network playback and support for audio and disc formats to three desktop platforms. Check the differing plan terms and pricing against the platform or platforms you need.

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