Media Player Classic (MPC) — Linux alternatives

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Media Player Classic is a lightweight, free media player for Windows that mimics the interface of the classic Windows Media Player.

Looking to leave Windows behind without losing what Media Player Classic (MPC) does for you? Below are 4 Linux alternatives in the Sound & Video category, ranked by community votes so you can quickly compare which one fits your workflow best.

Category: Sound & Video Platform: Windows

4 Linux alternatives to Media Player Classic (MPC)

Gnome MPlayer

Gnome MPlayer is a GNOME front-end for the MPlayer media playback engine.

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Mplayer

MPlayer is a classic, versatile media player supporting a huge range of formats and codecs, often driven from the command line.

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Totem

Totem is GNOME's default video player, built on the GStreamer multimedia framework.

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VLC media player

VLC is the free, open-source, cross-platform media player from VideoLAN that plays virtually any format out of the box.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Linux alternative to Media Player Classic (MPC)?

Based on community votes, Gnome MPlayer is currently the top-rated Linux alternative to Media Player Classic (MPC) on Linux Alternative.com.

Does Media Player Classic (MPC) run natively on Linux?

Media Player Classic (MPC) does not have a native Linux build. Instead, you can switch to one of the 4 free Linux alternatives listed on this page.

Are the Linux alternatives to Media Player Classic (MPC) free?

Most Linux alternatives listed here are free and open-source. Check each program's own download page for exact licensing terms.