SMPlayer alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave SMPlayer: interface is functional rather than modern, and macOS support is less polished than on Windows and Linux. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SMPlayer, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. VLC media player currently ranks first.
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Best SMPlayer alternative for most people
VLC media playerEven wider device support, including phones.
Best SMPlayer alternative for a free option
mpvThe engine underneath, for those who prefer config files and scripts.
Best SMPlayer alternative for iPhone and Android
VLC media playerEven wider device support, including phones.
SMPlayer alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to SMPlayer?
VLC media player ranks first right now. Even wider device support, including phones. mpv and MPC-HC follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to SMPlayer?
Yes. VLC media player (open source), mpv (open source), MPC-HC (open source) and Celluloid (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to SMPlayer?
Yes: VLC media player, mpv, MPC-HC and Celluloid, plus 1 more in the list above.
Which SMPlayer alternatives work on Linux?
VLC media player, mpv, Celluloid and Haruna run on Linux.
Why do people switch from SMPlayer?
The complaints we hear most: interface is functional rather than modern; macOS support is less polished than on Windows and Linux; some features depend on which engine you pick.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces SMPlayer, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.