Zoom Player
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Zoom Player, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Zoom Player's own pricing page, checked 21 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom Player STREAM | $23.95 a month | Streaming-only edition · Lifetime license · Free upgrades for life · LIFETIME LICENSE |
| Zoom Player MAX | $59.95 a month | Local and streaming playback · Lifetime license · Free upgrades for life · LIFETIME LICENSE |
| Zoom Player STREAM Lifetime | $19.95, paid once | Streaming only · Windows · File playback unsupported · Lifetime license; free upgrades for life |
| Zoom Player MAX 1 Year | $24.95, paid once | Local and streaming media · Windows · One year of free upgrades |
| Zoom Player MAX Lifetime | $49.95, paid once | Local and streaming media · Windows · Lifetime license; free upgrades for life |
The facts
Each one read from Zoom Player's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API
- Its communication and control API supports TCP/IP, WinAPI SendMessage, and COM.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Control
- Zoom Player supports control through remotes, Xbox controllers, keyboard, mouse, command line, PowerShell, home automation apps, TCP/IP, WinAPI, and a web browser.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Hardware acceleration
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Installer checks
- The maker says installers are scanned by VirusTotal and approved by Microsoft SmartScreen before release.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Live TV
- Live streaming and an electronic program guide require a subscription from an independent streaming provider.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Media library
- The media library can scrape movie, TV, and music metadata and display list, jukebox, and thumbnail views.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Media playback
- MAX supports local and streaming playback and uses selectable media engines including DirectShow, libVLC, and Chromium.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Notable playback limit
- Blu-ray playback works only with decrypted content; encrypted discs will not play.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 23.95checked 21 Sep 2026
- Product
- Zoom Player is a customizable Windows media player, video streamer, and home theater application.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The maker says the Install Center transmits no information and checks a downloaded component catalog to identify missing or outdated items.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Streaming integrations
- The player can browse and stream from Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin media servers and access YouTube channels, searches, trends, and playlists.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The developer offers usage guides, detailed documentation, and personal support through the Zoom Player Reddit community.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Video quality
- Hardware-accelerated 4K HDR decoding is supported with compatible hardware.checked 7 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 21 Sep 2026
- Trial
- The shop says trial versions of MAX and STREAM are available to download before purchase.checked 7 Oct 2026
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