VLC media player
www.videolan.org
The free media player that plays everything, everywhere
Alternative to GNU MediaGoblin
SMPlayer
ALLPlayer
On this page: About · Where it fits · Compare · Information · Alternatives (3) · Related tools (3) · FAQ
About VLC media player
VLC by the nonprofit VideoLAN plays virtually any audio or video format on every major platform, with no ads, tracking or codecs to install. Decades of development have made it one of the most downloaded programs ever.
Published 2026-08-06 · Links checked 2026-09-15
Where VLC media player fits
VLC media player is tagged #media-player, #open-source, #video. Each tag links to every listed tool that shares it.
- #media-player — 3 listed tools share this tag, including SMPlayer, ALLPlayer
- #open-source — 106 listed tools share this tag, including GNU MediaGoblin, SMPlayer
- #video — 13 listed tools share this tag, including GNU MediaGoblin
VLC media player is one of 72 Other tools listed on ToolDock. Also in Other: CreateEasily, Big Buck Bunny, Internet Archive — see the Other ranking (neutral, stable positions; no paid placement).
Compare VLC media player with Other tools
Side-by-side pages use listing facts only: pricing, shared and unique tags, official-site facts where available, and verification dates.
| Tool | Pricing | Shared tags | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | #open-source #video | VLC media player vs GNU MediaGoblin → | |
| Free | #media-player #open-source | VLC media player vs SMPlayer → | |
| Free | #media-player | VLC media player vs ALLPlayer → | |
| Freemium | #open-source | VLC media player vs Bitwarden → |
VLC media player alternatives & related Other tools
VLC media player alternatives
Tools sharing tags with VLC media player — each match reason is computed from real listing data.
GNU MediaGoblin
mediagoblin.org
Decentralized free media publishing platform
shares #open-source #video · #media-publishing ≈ #media-player · also Other · both Free · GNU MediaGoblin alternatives →
✓ Links checked Sep 2026View →
Free media player with built-in codecs for Windows and Linux
Platforms: macOS · Windows · Linux
shares #media-player #open-source · also Other · both Free · SMPlayer alternatives →
✓ Links checked Sep 2026View →
Play any media with AI-powered subtitles and voiceover
Platforms: iOS · Android · Windows
shares #media-player · also Other · both Free · ALLPlayer alternatives →
✓ Links checked Sep 2026View →
See the full list of VLC media player alternatives →
More Other tools
Other tools listed in the same category.
MediaPortal
www.team-mediaportal.com
Free open-source HTPC media center for your living room
✓ Links checked Sep 2026View →
Open Source DVR
✓ Links checked Sep 2026View →
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Frequently asked questions
What is VLC media player?
VLC media player is a Other tool: The free media player that plays everything, everywhere. It is listed on ToolDock with a direct link to its official site.
Is VLC media player free?
Yes — VLC media player is listed as free on ToolDock. Pricing label set at listing time; official pricing page linked where verified — see the official website for current details.
What are the best VLC media player alternatives?
Alternatives to VLC media player listed on ToolDock (matched by shared tags and category) include GNU MediaGoblin, SMPlayer, ALLPlayer. See the full list of VLC media player alternatives.