PRODUCTIVITY
CLOUD-READY
ACTIVELY MAINTAINED
FREE
VLC
VLC is the ultimate open-source media player and multimedia engine. Play all formats, streams, and devices with hardware decoding, zero ads, and no tracking. Built for cross-platform reliability, it powers global workflows via libVLC, delivering premium performance for creators, developers, and everyday users.
GITHUB STARS
18k
+12% this month
FORKS
5.9k
Active community
LAST PUSH
Apr 25, 2026
High momentum
WATCHERS
584
Tracking updates
LICENSE
GPL-2.0
Commercial use
VLC is the ultimate open-source media player and multimedia engine. Play all formats, streams, and devices with hardware decoding, zero ads, and no tracking. Built for cross-platform reliability, it powers global workflows via libVLC, delivering premium performance for creators, developers, and everyday users.
High Performance
Built for speed and minimal overhead.
Self-hostable
Docker, Kubernetes, or bare metal
Developer Native
Programmable via any language workflow
SUPPORTED LANGUAGES
VISUAL INTERFACE
The Quick Glance
Status
Active
Category
Productivity
Pricing
Free
Self-Hosted
No
Available on
Windows
macOS
Linux
Latest Release
svn-trunk
Mar 2, 2008Relative Standing — across 1,284 tools
STARS18k
Top 22% globally
FORKS5.9k
Top 6% in Open Source
ACTIVITYVery High
Top 1% Activity
WATCHERS584
Top 4% Community