Celluloid alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Celluloid: linux only, and few options in the GUI itself. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Celluloid, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Haruna currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Celluloid alternative for a free option
VLC media playerCross-platform with many more tools built in.
Best Celluloid alternative for open source
SMPlayerFuller interface with per-file settings and YouTube playback.
Best Celluloid alternative for iPhone and Android
VLC media playerCross-platform with many more tools built in.
Celluloid alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Celluloid?
Haruna ranks first right now. mpv front end for KDE with more built-in features. VLC media player and SMPlayer follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Celluloid?
Yes. Haruna (open source), VLC media player (open source), SMPlayer (open source) and mpv (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Celluloid?
Yes: Haruna, VLC media player, SMPlayer and mpv.
Which Celluloid alternatives work on Linux?
Haruna, VLC media player, SMPlayer and mpv run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Celluloid?
The complaints we hear most: linux only; few options in the GUI itself; fewer features than SMPlayer or VLC.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Celluloid, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.