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VLC media player

VLC media player is a Linux alternative to Media Player Classic (MPC) on Windows.

Considering a switch? VLC media player is one of 4 Sound & Video programs on Linux Alternative.com mapped specifically to Media Player Classic (MPC) users, and community votes below reflect how it compares to the others.

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

Category: Sound & Video Platform: Linux
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3 other Linux alternatives to Media Player Classic (MPC)

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Gnome MPlayer

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

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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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Totem

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is VLC media player free?

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

Does VLC media player run on Windows too?

Many Linux applications, including some in the Sound & Video category, also have Windows builds. Check the download link above to see what platforms VLC media player supports.

What are other alternatives to Media Player Classic (MPC) besides VLC media player?

There are 3 other Linux alternatives to Media Player Classic (MPC) listed on this page, ranked by community votes.