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Video Lan Codec Media Player is widely used because of it's possiblity to play and convert nearly every available codec out there.
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PlatformsWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeOS, AppleTV
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Cons
Con Lacks libraries and advanced music player features
VLC is a media player first and foremost. There is no library management (aside from playlists), limited usage of tags, and no rating system. VLC is best at playing a file directly from a folder, but falls behind when it comes to helping you manage or find good songs in your music library.
Con Bad at playing 4k video and spotty x265 support
Try PotPlayer by Daum - does everything VLC does, but better and with more features (is also freeware).
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VLC
Recommended 3 years ago
Been a long user. Never disappointed! A non-open source alternative would be PotPlayer, which is just as good and has a good bookmarking system that is missing in VLC.
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Free and open sourcePro
Simple to setup and usePro
Doesn't require additional codecsPro
Tons of advanced settingsPro
Cross-platformPro
Supported on Unified Remote and has VLC specific remote apps on AndroidComments
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Pro Free, open source, and cross-platform
VLC is licensed under the CC-SA v3.0+ and available on Windows, OSX, and Linux with source code available here.