VLC media player vs mpv.net: catalog facts
 VLC media player |  mpv.net |
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Free Free software from a non-profit; there is no paid tier and no advertising in the player. |
Free Free and open source. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
Windows |
- Plays an unusually wide list of codecs and containers out of the box, including MPEG-1/2, H.264, H.265, VP8/VP9…
- No spyware, no advertising and no user tracking, stated on the project feature page
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- Almost full compatibility with mpv features and configuration
- Graphical interface with customisable colour themes
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- The stable desktop line is still 3.0.23; the 4.0 interface rewrite has not shipped
- The interface is functional rather than modern, and advanced options are buried in preference dialogs
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- Windows only
- Advanced setup still relies on mpv-style configuration
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: GPL-2.0 |
License not stated |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 20, 2026 | Checked September 23, 2026 |
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