VLC media player

Open source

Free open-source media player supporting a wide range of audio and video formats.

Pricing: free
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): media player, multimedia framework, streaming, DVD playback, cross-platformVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktop, mobileVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): Windows, macOS, LinuxVerified

Pricing · Licensing

License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerified
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs and various streaming protocols, Cross-platform multimedia player and framework, Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and tvOSVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): A free cross-platform player that plays nearly every multimedia file, disc and streaming protocol on desktop and mobileVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Multimedia playback of local files, discs and network streamsVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 3.0.24Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerified

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): foundationVerification pending

User reviews

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