QuickTime Player, from Apple, allows the playback of QuickTime movie files (.mov) and lots of other file formats including, audio, still images, graphics, etc. Developed by Apple Inc.
License: Freemium
MPC-HC is a lightweight, open-source media player that excels in format support and customization, making it great for advanced users. In contrast, QuickTime Player offers seamless integration with Apple devices and high-quality playback, but is more resource-intensive and limited to the Apple ecosystem.