9 Best VLC Alternatives to Play Media in Any Format

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VLC Media Player

In today's fast-paced world, media players have become an essential part of our lives. VLC Media Player has always been a popular choice, but it seems that the video player exhibits more problems as time goes on. A quick search of user reviews proves that it has fallen behind competitors in terms of advanced features, and newer updates of VLC are fraught with bugs, glitches, crashes, and more. Luckily, you’ve got choices, as there are many VLC alternatives available.

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Power DVD Player

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KMPlayer

Next, we have our best VLC alternative for advanced users, KMPlayer. It is packed with features, which makes it a good choice for advanced users, but beginners will find it has a learning curve. It supports 8K, 4K, and UHD for high-definition playback of all your favorite content. Some of the best features of KMPlayer include super playback speed mode, noise reduction, advanced image processing functions, and a good range of subtitle functions.

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PotPlayer

PotPlayer supports 3D viewing, which you can use with a PC or 3DTV. In addition, you won’t have to spend all your time installing various codecs since PotPlayer supports OpenCodec, allowing you to add any codec necessary to optimize your viewing experience. Another great feature of this VLC alternative is its ability to play up to 1,000 different media files.

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GOM Media Player

GOM Player is a solid choice for a VLC Media Player alternative, especially for users who want advanced subtitle settings and format support. However, many users report that using GOM Player often caused their computers to “hang” and stop responding to input like the mouse or keyboard. The free version has annoying ads, and the installer tries to bundle additional programs. We prefer the more stable and ad-free PowerDVD as the best VLC alternative.

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Kodi

While we love Kodi as the ultimate media storage hub, we were disappointed it doesn’t automatically add metadata. To see posters, casts, ratings, etc, we had to download an add-on. In fact, the out-of-the-box version of this VLC alternative is severely lacking. It’s only after a long period of customizations and downloading add-ons that it can become great. Beginners should shy away from Kodi because it takes a lot of work to set up and getting add-ons can be complicated. For a beginner-friendly VLC alternative with extensive built-in features, try PowerDVD.

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Zoom Player

Zoom Player is a VLC alternative for advanced users who love customizations. It has hundreds of customization options for both the UI and video playback. If you love that level of control, you’ll also appreciate Zoom Player’s media library. It stores a massive amount of metadata for movies, TV series, and videos (including YouTube videos), such as poster art or thumbnails, cast, rating, run time, release date, star ratings, plot overviews, video resolution, and more. There’s also a feature that scans your PC for media and adds it to your library automatically.

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Leawo Blu-ray Player

Not only is Leawo Blu-ray Player extremely lightweight (it only takes up 4% of your computer’s resources), but it also has a Power Manager feature that conserves your PC’s battery life. This VLC alternative will suit users of any skill level who need to play DVDs, Blu-rays, or other video files. It’s an especially great option if you have an older computer, little available RAM, or want to enjoy movies on a long flight without worrying about your battery.

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5KPlayer

5KPlayer allows you to view DVD, IPTV, 4K, 1080p, and 360° video—plus, it supports video playback up to 8K thanks to its hardware acceleration capabilities. It supports music files like AAC, APE, FLAC, ALAC, OGG, WMA, MP3, and more. You can use this VLC alternative to download videos from over 300 online streaming platforms, like YouTube or Vimeo. 5KPlayer also has an option for satellite radio playback, a unique feature that’s often hard to find in other media players.

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Vidmore Player

In our test, Vidmore Player played video files and discs at high quality with no lag. If that is all you need in a VLC alternative, we recommend one of the free options on our list. For the price, we would expect it to have all the great features found in other media players, like streaming, screencasting, a virtual remote, and organizational features for your media library.

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