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Head-to-head · Media Player Software

VLC media player vs DivX Player

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score VLC media player #1 in Media Player Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit VideoLAN
DivX Player #9 in Media Player Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit DivX

VLC media player leads on 0 checks, DivX Player on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreVLC media player · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth

VLC media player scores higher on our rubric for media player software: 9.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #9.

On license model, DivX Player gives you One-time where VLC media player offers Free.

VLC media player is the better fit for anyone wanting a capable free all-platform player. DivX Player is the better fit for free desktop 4K playback with casting.

  • VLC media player fits best

    Anyone wanting a capable free all-platform player

  • DivX Player fits best

    Free desktop 4K playback with casting

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Side by side

Feature VLC media player 9.4/10 Visit ↗ DivX Player 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.3
Ranking #1 in Media Player Software #9 in Media Player Software
Best for Anyone wanting a capable free all-platform player Free desktop 4K playback with casting
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, macOS
Support Community, Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 10 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features VLC media player 4/4 · DivX Player 4/4
Network playback ✓ ✓
Subtitle support ✓ ✓
Hardware acceleration ✓ ✓
4K playback ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android windows, macos
Format support MPEG-1/2, MPEG-4, H.264, DivX, XviD, WMV, MKV, MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, MP3, AAC, FLAC, DVD, Audio CD, VCD AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, HEVC
License model Free One-time
Our review
Pros
  • Supports local, disc, device, webcam, network, and stream playback
  • Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Includes subtitle support, hardware decoding, and 4K/8K playback
  • Plays AVI, DIVX, MKV, and MP4 video up to 4K
  • Supports subtitles, multiple audio tracks, chapters, and playlists
  • Casts through DLNA and Chromecast using its media server
Cons
  • Hardware-accelerated decoding depends on platform support
  • Media libraries with search and history are specified for Android
  • Does not include AI features
  • DivX 11 Pro for Mac is not yet available
  • Cloud imports from Google Drive and Dropbox require Pro
  • The free plan does not include ad-free use or advanced conversion
Our verdict

VLC media player is a free, open-source multimedia player and framework from VideoLAN. It is designed for people who want one application for local video and audio, DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, webcams, devices, network streams, and a wide range…

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DivX Player is a desktop media player included with DivX Software for Windows and macOS. Its free plan is aimed at people who want local video playback with support for AVI, DIVX, MKV, and MP4 files, including playback up to 4K. It also…

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  1. VLC media playerMedia Player Software 9.4Free plan
  2. DivX PlayerMedia Player Software 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • VLC media player — where it wins

    • Supports local, disc, device, webcam, network, and stream playback
    • Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
    • Includes subtitle support, hardware decoding, and 4K/8K playback

    Where it doesn't

    • Hardware-accelerated decoding depends on platform support
    • Media libraries with search and history are specified for Android
    • Does not include AI features

  • DivX Player — where it wins

    • Plays AVI, DIVX, MKV, and MP4 video up to 4K
    • Supports subtitles, multiple audio tracks, chapters, and playlists
    • Casts through DLNA and Chromecast using its media server

    Where it doesn't

    • DivX 11 Pro for Mac is not yet available
    • Cloud imports from Google Drive and Dropbox require Pro
    • The free plan does not include ad-free use or advanced conversion
  • VLC media player9.4/10 · Free plan

    A broad, capable free player for local, network, and streamed media across major platforms.

    Visit VideoLANFull verdict →
  • DivX Player8.3/10 · Free plan

    A free Windows and macOS player for 4K video, subtitles, playlists, and casting.

    Visit DivXFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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