Common Types of Video Player

The video player is a type of application software that is used to play videos from devices and streaming services. Here, we have listed all the common types of video player.

Common Types of Video Player

VLC
GOM
MPV
Media Player Classic
PowerDVD
Plex
MediaMonkey

Other Types of Video Player

DivX
PotPlayer
Kodi

VLC

Supports all major video formats
Video filtration, decodes video faster
Customizable interface, No tracking, No ads

GOM

Supports 4K, UHD, 360° videos
Auto-detection and synchronization of subtitles
Supports screencast (to play videos on the large screen)
Entire playlist import feature, optimum control panel

MPV

Lightweight, fast
Onscreen controller, plays high-quality videos
Easy integration with other applications

Media Player Classic

Supports all major video formats, lightweight
Clean interface, customizable
Can be used as digital video broadcasting (DVB) player

PowerDVD

Supports 4K, 8K, Blu-ray videos
Cast your media library, share videos with others 
Supports all major video formats, provides cloud storage

Plex

Online media player
Thousands of movies, hundreds of TV channels
Live TV, DVR, play on any device

MediaMonkey

Manage large no. of video, audio files
Download audio, video files, convert them
Record videos, synchronize videos across your devices

DivX

Support 4K, convert video files
Create playlists, keep track of videos
Custom encoding settings
Cloud integration

PotPlayer

Supports all major video formats and devices
Detection and synchronization of subtitles
3D video player, snapshot capture

Kodi

Import, browse, play all major video formats
Customizable skin, organize content gallery
Synchronize with smart TV