5 open-source media players that put VLC to shame

VLC Media Player has long been the go-to alternative for Windows Media Player on PCs. In fact, it used to be one of the first few apps I installed as soon as I set up a new computer. Over time, though, the same old design has gotten stale, and several alternatives have popped up that offer a fresh look along with a bunch of useful features. That's when I decided to explore the world of free and open-source media players that could give VLC a run for its money. Thankfully, it didn't take me long to encounter some awesome apps that rival VLC and even beat it in some ways.