GOM Player alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave GOM Player: free version shows ads, and installer may offer extra software. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces GOM Player, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. KMPlayer currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	KMPlayer	Free	No	Windows, Android, iOS	4 of 4	66.5
2	VLC media player	Open source	Yes	Windows, macOS, Linux +2	3 of 3	59.6

1. KMPlayerTop pick
Best for: People who want a feature-rich free player for both PC and phone
FreeWindows, Android, iOS
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from GOM Player
Similar free player with mobile apps and 3D/VR support.
Pros
Plays 4K, 3D and 360° VR video
Built-in modern codecs such as HEVC and VP9
Available on Windows, Android and iOS
Cons
Ad-supported, with upsells
Closed source
Interface can feel busy
Visit KMPlayer Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is KMPlayer a good GOM Player alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Price
Free
Checked Oct 25, 2026kmplayer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Codecs
HEVC, H.264, VP9
Checked Oct 25, 2026kmplayer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Languages
42+
Checked Oct 25, 2026kmplayer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Mobile
Android and iOS
Checked Oct 25, 2026kmplayer.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. VLC media player
Best for: Anyone who wants one free player that opens almost any file on every device
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from GOM Player
Open source and ad-free, with subtitle download via extensions.
Pros
Plays nearly every format without extra codecs
Free and open source, no ads or tracking
Available on desktop and mobile platforms
Cons
Interface looks dated and settings are hard to navigate
Library and metadata features are basic
HDR and high-end video output lag behind mpv-based players
Visit VLC media player Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is VLC media player a good GOM Player alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
License
GPL-2.0
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Open source
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Tagline
Plays everything, runs anywhere
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best GOM Player alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best GOM Player alternative for most people

KMPlayer

Similar free player with mobile apps and 3D/VR support.

Best GOM Player alternative for a free option

PotPlayer

Ad-free Windows player with deeper subtitle and rendering options.

Best GOM Player alternative for open source

VLC media player

Open source and ad-free, with subtitle download via extensions.

Best GOM Player alternative for Mac

SMPlayer

Free player with built-in subtitle search and no ads.

Best GOM Player alternative for Windows

5KPlayer

Free player with AirPlay and DLNA streaming built in.

Best GOM Player alternative for Linux

VLC media player

Open source and ad-free, with subtitle download via extensions.

Best GOM Player alternative for iPhone and Android

KMPlayer

Similar free player with mobile apps and 3D/VR support.

GOM Player alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to GOM Player?

KMPlayer ranks first right now. Similar free player with mobile apps and 3D/VR support. PotPlayer and VLC media player follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to GOM Player?

Yes. KMPlayer (free), PotPlayer (free), VLC media player (open source) and SMPlayer (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to GOM Player?

Yes: VLC media player and SMPlayer.

Which GOM Player alternatives work on Linux?

VLC media player and SMPlayer run on Linux.

Why do people switch from GOM Player?

The complaints we hear most: free version shows ads; installer may offer extra software; closed source.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces GOM Player, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.