VLC media player — Linux alternatives

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VLC is a free, open-source, cross-platform media player and framework by VideoLAN that plays virtually any audio or video format out of the box.

Looking to leave Windows behind without losing what VLC media player does for you? Below are 4 Linux alternatives in the Sound & Video category, ranked by community votes so you can quickly compare which one fits your workflow best.

Category: Sound & Video Platform: Windows

4 Linux alternatives to VLC media player

Totem

Totem is GNOME's default video player, built on the GStreamer multimedia framework.

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40% match

Gnome MPlayer

Gnome MPlayer is a GNOME front-end for the MPlayer media playback engine.

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30% match

Mplayer

MPlayer is a classic, versatile media player supporting a huge range of formats and codecs, often driven from the command line.

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25% match

VLC media player

VLC is the free, open-source, cross-platform media player from VideoLAN that plays virtually any format out of the box.

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5% match

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Linux alternative to VLC media player?

Based on community votes, Totem is currently the top-rated Linux alternative to VLC media player on Linux Alternative.com.

Does VLC media player run natively on Linux?

VLC media player does not have a native Linux build. Instead, you can switch to one of the 4 free Linux alternatives listed on this page.

Are the Linux alternatives to VLC media player free?

Most Linux alternatives listed here are free and open-source. Check each program's own download page for exact licensing terms.