VLC Media Player AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Audio Players for Android

There are many alternatives to VLC Media Player for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android Audio Player alternative is MPV, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to VLC Media Player and nine of them are Audio Players available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android Audio Player alternatives to VLC Media Player are MX Player, KMPlayer, jetAudio and RealPlayer.

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  1. MPV icon

    MPV

     565 likes

    MPV is an MPlayer-based video player that is available on all major desktop operating systems. Linux users in particular cite MPV as one of the best alternatives to VLC. Its interface is extremely minimal, though with that comes extraordinary stability.

    117 MPV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Xfce
    • Chocolatey
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    MPV vs VLC Media Player Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    John Fastman
    13

    There was a time when VLC was justifiably considered the best open-source cross-platform movie player. MPV has closed the gap substantially and is likely to work out-of-the-box in a minority of cases where VLC gets stuck. Excellent software. Open souce (trustworthy) and free, of course.

    Top Negative Comment
    Marek-Piekielnik
    0

    MPV on Windows is half baked (at best). No setup, no file associations, no hi-dpi interface.

    davaga6837
    Positive
    0

    Incredibly fast. Incredibly bare bones (in a good way). Shortcut controlled and autohiding seekbar. The speed and graphical rendering is amazing.

    3 of 27 comments
    • MPV is Free and Open SourceVLC Media Player is also Free and Open Source
    • MPV is Lightweight and MinimalisticVLC Media Player is not according to our users
  2. MX Player icon

    MX Player

     196 likes

    Though MX Player only supports Android devices, it is often cited as one of the platform's best video players. Featuring extensive customization options, an Android-optimized design, and plenty of supported video formats, MX Player is worth checking out on your Android phone or tablet if you're looking for a simple, optimized video player.

    133 MX Player alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Chrome OS
    MX Player screenshot 1
     
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    MX Player vs VLC Media Player Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    6

    Powerful, Support lots of formats. Easy to use

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Salvador
    Positive
    0

    Some missing features but almost similar to VLC player

    HurDugggio
    Positive
    4

    Really does a good job of playing a video with maximized settings. Looks gorgeous.

    3 of 4 comments
    • MX Player is Freemium and ProprietaryVLC Media Player is Free and Open Source
  4. KMPlayer icon

    KMPlayer

     484 likes

    KMPlayer is often praised for its interface, which has been described as more functional and user-friendly than VLC or Media Player Classic Home Cinema. Its playlist manager is more akin to WinAmp's than it is to VLC or other video players, which makes it desirable for those with vast multimedia catalogs. It also includes very granular customization options.

    159 KMPlayer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    PC
     
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    KMPlayer vs VLC Media Player Comments
    James Hunt
    Positive
    1

    Better interface and more features. For instance, KMP can skip one frame backwards, which VLC can't

    • KMPlayer is Free and ProprietaryVLC Media Player is Free and Open Source
  5. jetAudio icon

    jetAudio

     55 likes

    JetAudio is integrated, multimedia software made of a single compact rack. Not only does it play various music and video files, it also has features such as CD burning, recording, and conversion to other file formats.

    113 jetAudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    jetAudio Android
     
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    1
    jetAudio vs VLC Media Player Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    is the best of the best, i've been using it for years and reads all formats, and plays audio and video with quality, best sound availble.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • jetAudio is Freemium and ProprietaryVLC Media Player is Free and Open Source
    • jetAudio is LightweightVLC Media Player is not according to our users
  6. RealPlayer icon

    RealPlayer

     48 likes

    RealPlayer with RealTimes (aka “RealPlayer” for short) still includes the legacy features, such as Video Player, Downloader, Converter, Organizer and Web Videos. It also includes RealTimes features, such as Photos and RealTimes Stories, the automatic video collage feature.

    121 RealPlayer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    RealPlayer screenshot 1
     
  7. Fermata icon

    Fermata

     1 like

    Fermata Media Player is a free, open source audio, video and TV player with a simple and intuitive interface. It is focused on playing media files organized in folders and playlists.

    78 Fermata alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android TV
    Fermata screenshot 1
     
  9. FX Player icon

    FX Player

     Like

    The reason we can say this is that we are creating our own user experience that is required as a media player and we prime concern are also manufacturing techniques for the user experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    FX Player screenshot 1
     
  10. SlimPlayer icon

    SlimPlayer

     1 like

    SlimPlayer removes unnecessary complexity, focusing on core functions to play all your media quickly and reliably. It’s built on Google's ExoPlayer (androidx.media3), ensuring robust performance and stable support for all the latest codecs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    SlimPlayer screenshot 1
     
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