VLC Media Player Alternatives

VLC Media Player is described as 'Cross-platform, free media player supports multimedia files, DVDs, streaming, offers hardware acceleration, 4K, lossless audio, and more' and is a leading Media Player in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to VLC Media Player for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPad apps. The best VLC Media Player alternative is MPC-HC, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VLC Media Player are MPV, PotPlayer, SMPlayer and MX Player.

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VLC Media Player alternatives are mainly Media Players, but if you're looking for Audio Players or Video Streaming Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, Linux, iPhone, Windows, Free, MS-DOS + Free and Android + Media Player. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to VLC Media Player.
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  1. Free Mac Media Player icon

    Free Mac Media Player

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    Free Mac Media Player is the best video player for Mac and Windows users. You can use it to playback videos in MP4/AVI/MKV/MOV/FLV/WMV and other formats smoothly. Therefore, whether you have downloaded videos from YouTube, or downloaded flash videos from other sites, or recorded...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  2. Azul Media Player icon

    Azul Media Player

     1 like

    Azul is a media player that allows you to download video directly from the web and play it immediately, no matter the format. You can also transfer files to Azul over iTunes.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Azul Media Player screenshot 1
     
  4. pcmultiapp icon

    pcmultiapp

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    Imagine a desktop clock for Windows, with tons of functions built in... LIKE....

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Part of the launcher controls
     
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    PlayerFab

    All-in-one media player supporting UHD, HEVC, 4K, and multiple formats; plays local files, encrypted DVD/Blu-ray/UHD discs, folders, and ISO, plus streams from Amazon, Netflix, and more with FHD 1080p video, EAC3 5.1 audio, menu ...

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  6. Raudo icon

    Raudo

     1 like

    A native IPTV player for Windows 10 and 11 — load your own M3U or Xtream Codes playlist and enjoy catch-up, EPG guide, recording and speed control.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. BackDrop_ icon

    BackDrop_

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    BackDrop_ is a ghost video overlay for Windows — play any video semi-transparently

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    BackDrop_ screenshot 1
     
  9. MEDIA Revolution X icon

    MEDIA Revolution X

     1 like

    A player for everything, a central hub for managing your media collection on your PC, all just one click away, seamlessly integrated into your system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MEDIA Revolution X
     
  10. VidVana icon

    VidVana

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    Privacy-first desktop video player that encrypts your entire local video library and lets you watch up to 25 videos at once on a single grid.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    VidVana screenshot 1
     
  11. NekoVideo icon

    NekoVideo

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    NekoVideo is an open-source local video player for Android built with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    NekoVideo screenshot 1
     
  12. Gyuni Player icon

    Gyuni Player

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    Smart tools that appear only when you need them, paired with a seamless design for an unobstructed view. Lose yourself in the videos you love with Gyuni Player.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Gyuni Player screenshot 1
     
  13. Outplayer icon

    Outplayer

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    Your ultimate iOS video companion that blends simplicity with power, backed by lightning-fast performance. With an intuitive, polished interface, Outplayer makes enjoying your favorite videos effortless.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Outplayer screenshot 1
     
  14. Laminar Inspect icon

    Laminar Inspect

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    Frame-accurate EXR and video review tool with GPU-accelerated playback, OCIO colour management, and Grease Pencil annotations for animators and VFX artists.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Full viewport playback with GPU-accelerated video review in a real production environment.
     
  15. VX Video Player icon

    VX Video Player

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    A high-performance mobile video player that supports all media formats with smooth playback and intuitive gesture controls.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    smart search
     
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