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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
This mpv script ports SponsorBlock to the player and skips sponsored segments in YouTube videos.
Alternatives
The Best MoonPlayer Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives1 free · 23 open source
Looking for something like MoonPlayer? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 23 are open source.
About MoonPlayergithub.com/coslyk/moonplayer
VisitMoonPlayer plays online videos from YouTube and Bilibili, can download them, and also opens local videos.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionMPV SponsorBlockThis mpv script ports SponsorBlock to the player and skips…Free or freemium optionFramesFrames streams MP4 files from local storage and providers…Another optiongridplayerPlay multiple videos side by side with gridplayer, a…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MPV SponsorBlock | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | gridplayer | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Syncplay | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | mpv-autosub | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 5 | streamlink | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 6 | quodlibet | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 7 | Dispatcharr | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Plex Kodi Connect | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Ytdl Sub | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | plex-for-kodi | — | Yes | — |
All MoonPlayer alternatives
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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Play multiple videos side by side with gridplayer, a desktop video player project.
3
Also covers media, open source, and python · 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.
4
Also covers linux, 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.
5
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Streamlink pipes streams from supported services into a media player through its command-line utility and Python library.
6
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Quod Libet is a music player and library manager for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
7
Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Dispatcharr describes itself as a companion for managing IPTV and streams.
8
Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
PlexKodiConnect synchronizes media from a Plex server into Kodi’s native database for browsing through Kodi.
9
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
ytdl-sub automates media downloads and metadata generation with yt-dlp.
10
Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
PlexMod for Kodi is a community modification of the Plex client add-on, with features beyond those in other official Plex clients.
11
Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Synko implements a minimal Syncplay client as a Kodi service for synchronized movie playback.
12
Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Exaile combines cross-platform music playback with music library management capabilities.
13
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
Kyoo runs as a self-hosted server for movies, series, and anime, with automatic scanning and metadata matching.
14
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
LedFx generates real-time audio effects for supported network-connected LED devices.
15
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Play media on Windows, Linux, or macOS with SMPlayer, which also supports YouTube.
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Mopidy
mopidy.comAlso covers linux, media, and python
Mopidy serves music from local files, radio, and supported services, with control through MPD or web clients.
17
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.
18
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
Swing Music is a self-hosted player for local audio files, according to its project description.
19
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project · free
Frames streams MP4 files from local storage and providers such as S3, Dropbox, and Google Drive through a React and NestJS service.
20
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.
21
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Use MPC-HC to play video and audio on Windows, with support for third-party filters in this free, open-source project.
22
Also covers linux, 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.
23
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Organize media collections and access or play them remotely with Dim, a self-hosted media manager.
24
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
VLC plays multimedia files, discs, streams, and devices, and can also convert, encode, and stream media.
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What is the best alternative to MoonPlayer?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to MoonPlayer are MPV SponsorBlock, gridplayer, and Syncplay.
Is there a free alternative to MoonPlayer?
Yes. Frames is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to MoonPlayer?
Yes: MPV SponsorBlock, gridplayer, Syncplay, and mpv-autosub.
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