VLC vs. Miro: eine gute Linux-Alternative?

VLC als Linux-Alternative zu Miro

Aktualisiert am 27. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

VLC is a solid replacement for Miro if your main goal is playing local and streamed media. It handles nearly all codecs and containers without extra setup and supports streaming via HTTP, RTMP, HLS, and RTSP. However, VLC does not auto-download content from RSS feeds or manage subscriptions — you’ll need external tools for that. The UI is functional but not as modern or content-focused as Miro’s. It’s ideal for users who prioritize playback versatility over automated content curation.

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Lizenz: GPL-2.0+
Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 3.0.23 (1. Januar 2026)
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Was gleich funktioniert

Plays a wide range of audio and video formats without additional codecs
Supports streaming from network sources including RTMP and HLS
Manages playlists and remembers playback position
Handles subtitles and media conversion tasks
Runs natively on current Linux distributions

Was anders ist

VLC lacks built-in RSS feed subscription and auto-download functionality
No integrated content browser or video discovery interface
UI is utilitarian rather than modern or media-library oriented
Does not automatically organize downloaded media
Miro had tighter integration with online video sources; VLC focuses on playback

Ihre Miro-Dateien öffnen

VLC can open most media files that Miro supported, including MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, FLV, and common audio formats like MP3 and AAC. It also handles playlists in formats like M3U and XSPF, so any playlists exported from Miro can usually be imported directly. There’s no direct import of Miro-specific settings or databases, but media library organization can be recreated manually. Compatibility with obscure or proprietary containers is still high due to VLC’s broad codec support.

Von Miro zu VLC wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Export your Miro playlists as M3U or XSPF if possible
Copy your media library to a local directory accessible by VLC
Install VLC via your distribution’s package manager or Flatpak
Import playlists into VLC through the playlist menu
Use external tools like youtube-dl or wget with cron for RSS-based downloads

Wichtige Funktionen von VLC

Spielt praktisch jedes Audio- oder Video-Codec ab
Unterstützt DVDs, Audio-CDs, VCDs und Blu‑ray (mit optionalen Bibliotheken)
Streamt von HTTP, RTSP, RTP, MMS und anderen Protokollen
Integrierte Untertitelverarbeitung und -konvertierung
Einfache Drag‑and‑Drop-Oberfläche mit anpassbaren Skins
Kommandozeilen‑Interface für Skripte
Medienkonvertierung und grundlegende Bearbeitungstools
Netzwerk-Browsing und Wiedergabelistenimport

VLC unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.videolan.VLC

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install vlc

Debiansudo apt install vlc

Fedorasudo dnf install vlc

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S vlc-plugin-alsa

openSUSEsudo zypper install vlc

Häufige Fragen

Can VLC automatically download videos from RSS feeds like Miro did?

No, VLC does not have built-in RSS feed support or auto-download features. You’ll need to use external tools like wget, youtube-dl, or a dedicated RSS media downloader to fetch content, then play it in VLC.

Does VLC support streaming protocols used by Miro, such as RTMP and HLS?

Yes, VLC fully supports RTMP, HLS, RTSP, and other common streaming protocols. You can open streaming links directly by pasting the URL into 'Open Network Stream'.

Can I use VLC as a full media library manager like Miro?

VLC plays and organizes playlists but doesn’t auto-scan folders or manage a persistent media library. For library management, consider Kodi or Plex, or use VLC with manually maintained playlists.

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