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Plex vs VLC
How the two compare on license, platforms and what the community thinks.
Key differences
- Plex is freemium; VLC is open source.
- Only Plex is available on Web.
| Feature | Plex | VLC |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Stream your own media collection anywhere | Plays everything, everywhere, for free |
| License | Freemium | Open source |
| Web | ||
| Windows | ||
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| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Alternatives listed | 2 | 0 |
| Page views | 642 | 703 |
About Plex
Plex turns your media collection into a personal streaming service with gorgeous metadata, apps everywhere and remote streaming. Core use is free; Plex Pass unlocks hardware transcoding and premium features.
About VLC
VLC media player plays virtually every audio and video format ever made, on every platform, for free — no codecs to install, no ads, no tracking. A 20+ year open-source institution from the VideoLAN project.