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Also covers chrome extensions and open source · same kind of open-source project
Watch videos in sync with friends using SyncWatch, a browser extension that lists support for Firefox, Chrome, and Opera.
Alternatives
The Best H5player Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 22 open source
Looking for something like H5player? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 22 are open source.
H5player enhances audio and video playback on websites, with listed features including playback speed controls, screen capture, and downloads.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionSyncWatchWatch videos in sync with friends using SyncWatch, a…Another optionMetastreamMetastream synchronizes streaming media across Chromium and…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SyncWatch | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 2 | Metastream | — | Not stated | — |
| 3 | ff2mpv | — | Not stated | Browser extension, Linux, macOS |
| 4 | Nagi | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | jellyfin-desktop | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 6 | ModernZ | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Improved UI | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Rmpc | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | SnapCast | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Rise Media Player | — | Yes | Windows |
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Metastream
github.com/samuelmaddock/metastreamAlso covers chrome extensions and media · same kind of open-source project
Metastream synchronizes streaming media across Chromium and Firefox, with sessions, chat, a shared queue, and host-managed playback permissions.
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ff2mpv
github.com/woodruffw/ff2mpvAlso covers chrome extensions · same kind of open-source project
ff2mpv adds a browser action for opening the current page URL or a selected link in the mpv media player.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Nagi plays local music collections on Windows, with a focus on speed and simple operation.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Jellyfin Desktop is a desktop client built with Qt WebEngine and libmpv, with downloads listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
ModernZ adds features to an mpv on-screen controller and is a fork of ModernX that retains mpv’s controller standards.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
uosc adds a proximity-based on-screen interface to the mpv media player.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Control MPD from a configurable terminal client with rmpc, which supports album art via terminal image protocols.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Snapcast synchronizes audio playback across rooms, according to its project description.
10
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Rise Media Player brings together playback for videos, music, discs, and streaming services in a WinUI application.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Plyr supports HTML5, YouTube, and Vimeo playback; its maintainers now direct visitors to Video.js.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
MPC-QT reimplements much of the Media Player Classic interface with Qt and uses libmpv for video playback.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Screenbox provides media playback through LibVLC on Windows and Xbox consoles.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Flower’s MPV Config provides mpv settings for movies, TV, and anime, with scripts that include a manga reader and playback tools.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Synko implements a minimal Syncplay client as a Kodi service for synchronized movie playback.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
ImPlay offers cross-platform desktop media playback built on mpv and ImGui, with scripting and command-line options.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Astra plays music with gapless playback, parametric EQ, AutoEQ import, and real-time DSP visualizers.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Exaile combines cross-platform music playback with music library management capabilities.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Nora offers music playback through an application built with Electron and React.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Syncplay synchronizes playback position and play state across media players such as mpv, VLC, MPC-HC, and MPC-BE over the internet.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Strawberry provides music playback through its player project, with source code and releases on GitHub.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Kawaii-Player combines multimedia playback, media library management, and a portable media server with PC-to-PC casting.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
MoonPlayer plays online videos from YouTube and Bilibili, can download them, and also opens local videos.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
mpv-autosub automatically downloads subtitles when opening a video if suitable subtitles are not already present.
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What is the best alternative to H5player?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to H5player are SyncWatch, Metastream, and ff2mpv.
Are there open-source alternatives to H5player?
Yes: SyncWatch, Nagi, jellyfin-desktop, and ModernZ.
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