How we compared
- Platforms it runs on
- Price and paid editions
- Ads in the free version
- HEVC (H.265) playback on Windows without buying an extension
- Open-source licence
1. PlayAnyVideo · Our player
A newer Korean-made player with no ads, Korean subtitle support (SMI with EUC-KR detection) and free HEVC for KakaoTalk videos.
| Platforms | Web browser, Windows, Android (coming to Google Play) |
|---|---|
| Price | Free — no paid unlocks |
| Ads | No ads, ever |
| Open source | Decoding engine: yes (LGPL FFmpeg / libav.js) |
| HEVC (H.265) on Windows | Free in the Windows app (LGPL FFmpeg) |
2. PotPlayer
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Price | Free |
| Ads | Check the official site |
| Open source | No |
| HEVC (H.265) on Windows | Built-in decoder |
- Plays a very wide range of formats out of the box.
- Deep settings and customization for power users.
- A familiar interface that many users in Korea have used for years.
3. GOM Player
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Android, iPhone / iPad |
|---|---|
| Price | Free version with ads; paid ad-free edition |
| Ads | Free version shows ads |
| Open source | No |
| HEVC (H.265) on Windows | Check the official site |
- A familiar interface that many users in Korea have used for years.
- Built-in tools for finding subtitles.
- Available on many platforms.
4. KMPlayer
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Android, iPhone / iPad |
|---|---|
| Price | Free |
| Ads | Free version shows ads |
| Open source | No |
| HEVC (H.265) on Windows | Check the official site |
- A familiar interface that many users in Korea have used for years.
- Available on many platforms.
- Deep settings and customization for power users.
5. nPlayer
| Platforms | iPhone / iPad, Android |
|---|---|
| Price | Free and paid editions |
| Ads | Check the official site |
| Open source | No |
| HEVC (H.265) on Windows | No Windows version |
- Plays videos from network shares and servers on your phone or tablet.
- Gesture controls designed for phones.
Main platforms and editions only — check the official site for the full list.
FAQ
Which Korean video player has no ads?
PlayAnyVideo has no ads. GOM Player and KMPlayer show ads in their free versions; GOM Player also offers a paid ad-free edition. Check each official site for details.
Does PlayAnyVideo show ads or ask me to buy codecs?
No. PlayAnyVideo has no ads, no paid unlocks and no codec purchases. The Windows app decodes HEVC with an open-source LGPL FFmpeg engine.
Are my videos uploaded when I use the web player?
No. Local files are played on your own device and are never sent to a server.
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Information as of November 2026. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners; PlayAnyVideo is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Features, editions and prices change — please check each official website.