Flowplayer vs RealPlayer
Flowplayer
flowplayer.comRealPlayer
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| Figure | Flowplayer | RealPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $4.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Spec score · Video Player Software | 8.5 (#5) | 7.9 (#17) |
| Headquarters | Flowplayer lists its Stockholm address as Sveavägen 34, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden. | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Product | Flowplayer offers an online video player and platform for hosting and delivering on-demand, live, and simulated-live video. | RealPlayer 25 is a PC media player and organizer with video downloading, playback, and media library features. |
| Support | The pricing page lists a self-service knowledge base, email support, dedicated SLA and support plans, and a customer success manager among support options. | RealNetworks directs RealPlayer users to its customer support page for customer service, billing, and technical help. |
Plans
Flowplayer
- Video Platform Growth Plan$99, paid once
- Player Only PlanPriced on request
- Video Platform EnterprisePriced on request
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
Flowplayer
Flowplayer 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.