Dragon Player vs RealPlayer
Dragon Player
apps.kde.orgRealPlayer
real.comSide by side
| Figure | Dragon Player | RealPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $4.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Spec score · Video Player Software | 8.5 (#4) | 7.9 (#17) |
| Privacy | KDE's software privacy policy says KDE software generally does not transfer end-user device information except through explicit user actions, with some optional, disableable automatic checks. | RealNetworks' privacy policy says collected information may include content downloaded using RealPlayer, associated domains, feature use, and media uploaded or added to RealPlayer. |
| Support | The application page links to the Dragon Player Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to KDE Bugzilla to report bugs. | RealNetworks directs RealPlayer users to its customer support page for customer service, billing, and technical help. |
Plans
RealPlayer
- FreeFree
- RealPlayer Downloader for MacFree
- Premium$4.99 a month
- Downloader Express$24.99, paid once
- Plus$39.99, paid once
In their own words
Dragon Player
Dragon Player has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
RealPlayer
RealPlayer 25 is a media player and organizer for downloading, playing, and managing video and other media. Smart Download saves videos from sites including Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Users can select file type, codec, and resolution up to 8K, or download MP3 and M4A audio. For YouTube, the product says users can sign in to access private, Watch Later, and Liked videos, download playlists, and subscribe to channels; it can also record live YouTube streams. Playback includes Chromecast casting and support for current codecs, RealAudio, and RealVideo. Library tools organize videos by people, find scenes featuring specific people, remove duplicates, and create playlists. RealPlayer Mobile for iOS and Android adds offline viewing, syncing, cloud backup, and casting. The free plan supports downloads up to 720p, while paid options include Premium at $4.99 a month, Downloader Express at $24.99, paid once, and Plus at $39.99, paid once. Platforms listed include Windows, iOS, Android, and macOS; the Mac downloader is an early release for Apple Silicon on macOS 15 or later.