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mpv
mpv.ioAlso covers media · same kind of website
Play media from the command line with mpv, a free, open-source player supporting many formats, codecs, and subtitle types.
Alternatives
The Best SMPlayer Alternatives in 2026
13 alternatives1 free · 3 open source
Looking for something like SMPlayer? Here are 13 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 3 are open source.
Play audio and video formats with SMPlayer, a media player for Windows and Linux that includes built-in codecs.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionmpvPlay media from the command line with mpv, a free…Free or freemium optionSMTubeSMTube browses, searches, and plays YouTube videos through…Open source optionSmplayerPlay media on Windows, Linux, or macOS with SMPlayer, which…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | mpv | — | Not stated | Web |
| 2 | SMTube | Free | Not stated | Linux, Web, Windows |
| 3 | Codec Guide | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 4 | deadbeef | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 5 | ALF FreeWare VideoCODECs | — | Not stated | Web |
| 6 | Mpv | — | Not stated | — |
| 7 | Smplayer | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 8 | Harmonoid | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Linux |
| 9 | Plugins | — | Not stated | Windows |
| 10 | polsy.org.uk | — | Not stated | Web |
All SMPlayer alternatives
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Also covers linux and media · same kind of website · free
SMTube browses, searches, and plays YouTube videos through a media player such as SMPlayer.
3
Codec Guide
codecguide.comAlso covers media · same kind of website
The free K-Lite Codec Pack supports playback of music and video files, including MKV, MP4, AVI, and FLV formats.
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deadbeef
deadbeef.sourceforge.ioAlso covers linux and media · same kind of website
DeaDBeeF plays and converts audio formats across Linux, macOS, Windows, and other Unix-like systems.
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ALF FreeWare VideoCODECs
codec.kyiv.uaAlso covers media · same kind of website
ALF FreeWare VideoCODECs lists codec collections and formats, including AVI, MPEG, MP4, and audio codec options.
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Mpv
github.com/mpv-player/mpvAlso covers media
Play media from the command line with mpv, which supports a wide range of formats, codecs, and subtitles.
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Also covers linux and media · open source
Play media on Windows, Linux, or macOS with SMPlayer, which also supports YouTube.
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Harmonoid
harmonoid.comAlso covers linux and media · same kind of website
Harmonoid plays and manages a personal music library through a dedicated music player.
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Plugins
un4seen.com/xmplay.htmlAlso covers media
Browse skins and input, output, and other plugins for XMPlay, a Windows audio player that supports formats including OGG and MP3.
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polsy.org.uk
polsy.org.ukAlso covers media · same kind of website
Polsy.org.uk collects Let’s Play archiving information and links to alternative players for several video streaming sites.
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Music Player Daemon
musicpd.orgAlso covers media · same kind of website
Music Player Daemon plays music as a server-side application and can be controlled through its network protocol.
12
Also covers media · open source
Play multiple videos side by side with gridplayer, a desktop video player project.
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Also covers media · open source
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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What is the best alternative to SMPlayer?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to SMPlayer are mpv, SMTube, and Codec Guide.
Is there a free alternative to SMPlayer?
Yes. SMTube is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to SMPlayer?
Yes: Smplayer, gridplayer, and Syncplay.
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