Windows Media Player (wmp) — Linux alternatives

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Windows Media Player is Microsoft's built-in application for playing and organizing audio, video and images on Windows.

Looking to leave Windows behind without losing what Windows Media Player (wmp) 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 Windows Media Player (wmp)

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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33% match

Totem

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

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29% match

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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21% match

Gnome MPlayer

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

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17% match

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Linux alternative to Windows Media Player (wmp)?

Based on community votes, Mplayer is currently the top-rated Linux alternative to Windows Media Player (wmp) on Linux Alternative.com.

Does Windows Media Player (wmp) run natively on Linux?

Windows Media Player (wmp) 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 Windows Media Player (wmp) free?

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