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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.
Alternatives
The Best Plyr Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 23 open source
Looking for something like Plyr? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 23 are open source.
Plyr supports HTML5, YouTube, and Vimeo playback; its maintainers now direct visitors to Video.js.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionMoonPlayerMoonPlayer plays online videos from YouTube and Bilibili…Another optionMPV SponsorBlockThis mpv script ports SponsorBlock to the player and skips…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MoonPlayer | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 2 | MPV SponsorBlock | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Smplayer | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 4 | Rise Media Player | — | Yes | Windows |
| 5 | H5player | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Mpc Qt | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 7 | Screenbox | — | Yes | Windows |
| 8 | Flower's MPV Config | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 9 | SnapCast | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Synko | — | Yes | — |
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
This mpv script ports SponsorBlock to the player and skips sponsored segments in YouTube videos.
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Also covers 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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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
H5player enhances audio and video playback on websites, with listed features including playback speed controls, screen capture, and downloads.
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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
Snapcast synchronizes audio playback across rooms, according to its project description.
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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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Watch2Gether
w2g.tvAlso covers media
Watch2Gether lets users create a room and watch videos together, with support for services including YouTube and Vimeo.
19
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Serve files from a directory over UPnP DLNA with DMS, a media server that includes basic video transcoding.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
MPC-BE is a Windows player for audio and video files, derived from Media Player Classic code.
21
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Play multiple videos side by side with gridplayer, a desktop video player project.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
MovieNight provides a single-instance server for video streaming with integrated chat.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Flyleaf provides a .NET media player library for WinUI 3, WPF, and WinForms, supporting audio, video, images, playlists, and protocols.
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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.
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What is the best alternative to Plyr?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Plyr are MoonPlayer, MPV SponsorBlock, and Smplayer.
Are there open-source alternatives to Plyr?
Yes: MoonPlayer, MPV SponsorBlock, Smplayer, and Rise Media Player.
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