Free VLC Remote Alternatives

The best free alternative to VLC Remote is KDE Connect, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to VLC Remote and ten of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to VLC Remote are Unified Remote, Valent, Remote Control for VLC and ControlPC.

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  1. KDE Connect icon
     395 likes

    Empowers seamless interaction between devices, offering notifications, SMS replies, music control, file sharing, volume control, secure connections, and cross-platform compatibility.

    87 KDE Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
     
  2. Unified Remote icon
     90 likes

    Enables secure control of computers from mobile devices using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, supporting mouse, keyboard, media, and app commands, with 90+ program support, cross-platform compatibility, integrated file manager, presentation tools, Wake On LAN, and customizable themes.

    38 Unified Remote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  3. Valent icon
     14 likes

    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.

    74 Valent alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • KDE Connect
     
  4. 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
     
  5. ControlPC icon
     5 likes

    ControlPC transform your iPhone or iPad into a simple, easy-to-use, remote control.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. AIO Remote icon
     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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Blackberry 10
     
  7. PRemoteDroid icon
     2 likes

    PRemoteDroid uses your home's wifi connection to control your computer desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  8. VLC Direct icon
     1 like

    Remote control your desktop VLC, Video Streaming Player/Remote for Android™!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  9. 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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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