Totem vs VLC: ¿es una buena alternativa en Linux?

Totem como alternativa Linux a VLC

Actualizado el 25 de octubre de 2026

Nuestra opinión

Totem can replace VLC for users who need a straightforward GNOME‑styled player and are comfortable with the default codec set provided by GStreamer. It handles the most common audio and video containers out of the box and integrates well with the desktop, but it lacks many of VLC’s advanced features such as extensive streaming protocols, fine‑grained transcoding options, and deep subtitle customization. For casual viewers or GNOME users who mainly watch local files, Totem is a solid choice; power users who rely on VLC’s broad format support and network tools may still prefer to keep VLC alongside it.

Cobertura de funciones70%

Licencia: GPL-2.0+
Precio: Gratis
Última versión: 43.2
Valoración: —

Instalar Totem

Lo que funciona igual

Plays a wide range of audio and video formats via built‑in codecs
Supports subtitles with automatic encoding detection
Provides fullscreen and windowed playback with hotkeys
Offers basic playlist functionality and drag‑and‑drop

Lo que cambia

VLC includes built‑in network streaming and transcoding tools; Totem relies on external GStreamer plugins
VLC offers extensive subtitle styling and synchronization options; Totem’s subtitle handling is basic
VLC provides a large set of command‑line controls and scripting; Totem has limited command‑line options
VLC works the same across Windows, macOS and Linux; Totem is GNOME‑specific and not cross‑platform

Abrir tus archivos de VLC

Both players use the same container formats, so any file you can open in VLC will open in Totem as long as the required GStreamer plugins are installed. Totem does not export or convert files; if you need transcoding, you’ll have to use a separate tool such as FFmpeg.

Pasar de VLC a Totem, paso a paso

Install Totem from your distribution’s repository (e.g., sudo apt install totem)
Ensure the gstreamer‑plugins‑good, -bad, and -ugly packages are installed for broader codec support
Open your media files in Totem to verify playback; adjust default applications if needed
If you use network streams, test them in Totem and fall back to VLC for protocols not supported

Funciones clave de Totem

Interfaz GTK+ que coincide con el aspecto y sensación de GNOME
Manejo automático de códecs mediante plugins de GStreamer
Soporte de listas de reproducción y arrastrar y soltar sencillo
Visualización de subtítulos con detección básica de codificación
Modos de pantalla completa y ventana con atajos
Integración con notificaciones de GNOME Shell
Control remoto vía MPRIS/D‑Bus
Navegación de archivos sencilla a través de GNOME Files

Cómo instalar Totem en Linux

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install totem

Debiansudo apt install totem

Fedorasudo dnf install totem

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S totem

openSUSEsudo zypper install totem

Preguntas frecuentes

Can Totem play DVDs and Blu‑ray discs?

Totem can play DVDs if the appropriate libdvdread and libdvdcss libraries are present, but Blu‑ray support is not provided out of the box.

Does Totem support streaming protocols like RTSP or HLS?

Basic HTTP and local network streams work, but advanced protocols such as RTSP, MMS, or HLS may require additional GStreamer plugins and are less reliable than VLC.

Can I control Totem with keyboard shortcuts?

Yes, Totem includes common shortcuts (space for play/pause, f for fullscreen, arrows for seeking) and can be extended via GNOME Settings or custom keybindings.