Haruna alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Haruna: primarily a Linux and KDE app, and fewer settings exposed than SMPlayer. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Haruna, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Celluloid currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Haruna alternative for a free option
VLC media playerCross-platform with more conversion and streaming tools.
Best Haruna alternative for open source
SMPlayerQt player with per-file settings and subtitle search.
Best Haruna alternative for Windows
VLC media playerCross-platform with more conversion and streaming tools.
Best Haruna alternative for iPhone and Android
VLC media playerCross-platform with more conversion and streaming tools.
Haruna alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Haruna?
Celluloid ranks first right now. Simpler mpv front end that suits GNOME desktops. VLC media player and SMPlayer follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Haruna?
Yes. Celluloid (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 Haruna?
Yes: Celluloid, VLC media player, SMPlayer and mpv.
Which Haruna alternatives work on Linux?
Celluloid, VLC media player, SMPlayer and mpv run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Haruna?
The complaints we hear most: primarily a Linux and KDE app; fewer settings exposed than SMPlayer; pulls in KDE libraries on other desktops.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Haruna, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.