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KMPlayer vs VLC media player
Both stand on media player software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
KMPlayer combines broad format support with subtitle and playback controls across desktop and mobile. The listed pricing information does not give a price for Premium, so check plan details if you need its additional features.
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VLC covers a wide range of playback sources and formats across desktop and mobile systems. Its listed free plan has no spyware, ads or tracking, with no other limits stated.
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| KMPlayer | VLC media player | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | KMPlayer | VLC media player |
| Website | kmplayer.com | videolan.org |
| On media player software | #3 of 76 | #1 of 76 |
KMPlayer: what it does well
- Available for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
- Supports hardware acceleration and 4K playback.
- Mobile subtitle size, color, and position controls.
- Mobile playback speed ranges from 0.25x to 4x.
What to know first
- Premium features are listed for Android only.
- No Premium price is specified.
- The listed trial lasts 3 days.
VLC media player: what it does well
- Free to use, with no ads or user tracking.
- Plays files, discs, webcams, devices and streams.
- Supports subtitles, hardware acceleration and 4K playback.
- Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
- Supports skins and extensions.
What to know first
- No other free-tier limits are listed.
- Codec packs may still be needed for some codecs.
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