MPC-BE can be used without paying: Free and open source under GPL-3.0. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.

Is MPC-BE open source?

Yes. MPC-BE publishes its source code under the GPL-3.0 license.

Which platforms does MPC-BE support?

MPC-BE is available on: Windows.

What is MPC-BE best for?

Windows users who want a free local-file player. In our ranking of media players it is number 10 of 10 with a score of 75.0.

What are the best alternatives to MPC-BE?

The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are VLC media player, Plex, Jellyfin, Infuse.

MPC-BE

Open-source media player for Windows that plays audio and video files

#10 of 10 in best media players
Free and open source
Free to use
Open source
Windows

75.0

Score in best media players

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Ranked 10 of 10 in best media players

A free, GPL-3.0 media player for Windows that plays local audio and video files. It runs only on Windows, and VLC in this list covers more systems, so MPC-BE suits Windows users who only need a desktop player.

Best for Windows users who want a free local-file player

About MPC-BE

MPC-BE plays local audio and video files on Windows. The project publishes its code on GitHub, where the repository has about 4,600 stars and a list of releases. It is a desktop program for playing files that are already on the PC.

The license is GPL-3.0, so the code can be read and changed under its terms. VLC in this list runs on more systems, so MPC-BE suits Windows users who only need a Windows desktop player.

Key features

Audio and video playback
GPL-3.0 source
Windows only
Releases on GitHub

Strengths

Free software under GPL-3.0
Plays local audio and video files on Windows

Limits

Windows only

Where MPC-BE ranks

Best media players#10of 10 · 75.0
Best for: Windows users who want a free local-file player

How MPC-BE compares

Product	Score	Price	Platforms	Serves a home library
#6Emby	83.0	Free plan, paid upgrades	AndroidiOSWindows	Yes
#7mpv	82.5	Free and open source	WindowsmacOSLinux	No
#8IINA	81.0	Free and open source	macOS	No
#9SMPlayer	76.5	Free and open source	WindowsLinux	No
#10MPC-BE	75.0	Free and open source	Windows	No

The full comparison table for best media players has all 10 products.

Alternatives to MPC-BE

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Questions about MPC-BE

Is MPC-BE free?: MPC-BE can be used without paying: Free and open source under GPL-3.0. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
Is MPC-BE open source?: Yes. MPC-BE publishes its source code under the GPL-3.0 license.
Which platforms does MPC-BE support?: MPC-BE is available on: Windows.
What is MPC-BE best for?: Windows users who want a free local-file player. In our ranking of media players it is number 10 of 10 with a score of 75.0.
What are the best alternatives to MPC-BE?: The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are VLC media player, Plex, Jellyfin, Infuse.

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