VLC Remote Alternatives

VLC Remote is described as 'This application allows you to control media playback of VLC Media Player from your mobile device' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to VLC Remote for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Linux and iPad apps. The best VLC Remote alternative is KDE Connect, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VLC Remote are Unified Remote, Valent, across and Remote Control for VLC.

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VLC Remote alternatives page was last updated Sep 12, 2023

KDE Connect
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Empowers seamless interaction between devices, offering notifications, SMS replies, music control, file sharing, volume control, secure connections, and cross-platform compatibility.
81 KDE Connect alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application types
Mobile Remote Control Tool
Large File Transfer Service
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
KDE Plasma
F-Droid
Sailfish OS
Plasma Mobile
Chocolatey
+4
Is KDE Connect a good alternative to VLC Remote?
KDE Connect is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to VLC Remote.
KDE Connect is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to VLC Remote.
KDE Connect is Free and Open SourceVLC Remote is Paid and Proprietary
KDE Connect is Privacy focused and LightweightVLC Remote is not according to our users
Unified Remote
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Unified Remote is an app that lets you control your entire computer from your mobile device. In short, it turns your device into a WiFi or Bluetooth remote control for all the programs on your computer. It is easily the most feature-filled Mobile-PC remote available.
38 Unified Remote alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium (Pay once)
Proprietary
Application type
Remote Desktop Tool
Origin
Sweden
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
Is Unified Remote a good alternative to VLC Remote?
Valent
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Securely connect your devices to open files and links where you need them, get notifications when you need them, stay in control of your media and more.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application types
Mobile Remote Control Tool
Large File Transfer Service
Origin
Canada
Platforms
Linux
GNOME
Flatpak
KDE Connect
Is Valent a good alternative to VLC Remote?
across
9 likes

Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse Emulator: across makes a Bluetooth equipped PC or Mac work as a standard Bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo. Thus, you can seamlessly/wirelessly control all your smart devices including computer, smartphone and tablet PC with the computer’s keyboard and...

172 across alternatives
Cost / License
Subscription
Proprietary
Application types
Remote Desktop Tool
Mouse Sharing Utility
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Is across a good alternative to VLC Remote?
across is the most popular commercial alternative to VLC Remote.
across is Paid and ProprietaryVLC Remote is also Paid and Proprietary
across is LightweightVLC Remote is not according to our users
Remote Control for VLC
7 likes
The Remote Control for VLC is an iPhone / iPad application that controls the VLC Media Player from VideoLAN remotely over a WiFi connection.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Platforms
iPhone
iPad
Is this a good alternative to VLC Remote?
ControlPC
5 likes
ControlPC transform your iPhone or iPad into a simple, easy-to-use, remote control.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Mobile Remote Control Tool
Platforms
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Is ControlPC a good alternative to VLC Remote?
AIO Remote
5 likes
AIO Remote stands for All In One Remote, With All In One remote, you can control any application ever by creating your own fully customized custom remotes. You can use your Android/Blackberry phone/tablet. Windows, Linux and Mac are supported.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Remote Desktop Tool
Origin
Egypt
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
Blackberry 10
Is AIO Remote a good alternative to VLC Remote?
PRemoteDroid
2 likes
PRemoteDroid uses your home's wifi connection to control your computer desktop.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Origin
United States
Platforms
Android
Is PRemoteDroid a good alternative to VLC Remote?
VLC Direct
1 like
Remote control your desktop VLC, Video Streaming Player/Remote for Android™!.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Platforms
Android
Is VLC Direct a good alternative to VLC Remote?
VLC Mobile Remote
1 like
Install VMR Connect to your computer, that's it, you're ready! Play, Pause, Forward, Rewind, Volume, Full Screen, Shuffle and more. Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Prime, HotStar etc Controls on your fingertips.
Cost / License
Freemium (Pay once)
Proprietary
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
iPad
Is VLC Mobile Remote a good alternative to VLC Remote?
Remote Control for Mac
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into the ultimate remote control for your Mac. Take full control over your Mac – use your iOS device as a trackpad and keyboard or launch any app from anywhere within your home.
Cost / License
Freemium (Pay once)
Proprietary
Application type
Remote Desktop Tool
Origin
Israel
Platforms
iPhone
iPad
Is this a good alternative to VLC Remote?
GKC Electrosoft - WebElf
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WebElf - program home control

WebElf is an inexpensive and reliable program for remote computer controlling through the Internet.
Cost / License
Pay once
Proprietary
Platforms
Windows
Is this a good alternative to VLC Remote?