Infuse
7.4#1 in video player softwareFrom $16.99 a yearFree planiOSmacOS
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VLC media player
7.3#15 in media player softwareAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Infuse | VLC media player |
|---|---|---|
| 4K playback | Yes | Yes |
| Format support | 3GP,AVI,AV1,ASF,BDMV,DIVX,DVDMEDIA,DVR-MS,FLV,H.264,H.265,H.266,ISO/IMG,M4V,MKV,MOV,MP4,MPEG,MTS/M2TS,MXF,OGM,OGV,RMVB,STRM,STRMLNK,TS,VC1,VIDEO_TS,VOB,VP9,WEBM,WMV,WTV; AAC,AC3,DOLBY,DTS,E-AC3,FLAC,MP3,OGG,PCM,TTA,WMA | MPEG-1/2,MPEG-4,H.264,DivX,XviD,WMV,MKV,MP4,MOV,AVI,WebM,MP3,AAC,FLAC,DVD,Audio CD,VCD |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| Network playback | Yes | Yes |
| Subtitle support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | iOS,macOS,Apple TV,visionOS | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android |
Infuse plans
- Infuse Pro Monthly$1.99 a month
- Infuse Pro Yearly$16.99 a year
- Infuse Pro Lifetime$99.99, paid once
- Infuse Pro Annual$16.99 a year
- Infuse FreeFree
VLC media player plans
- VLC media playerFree
Pick Infuse if…
Infuse suits Apple-device users who want to play local, network, cloud, or media-server video and audio. Pro is for users who need its additional formats, casting, synchronization, or cloud streaming features.
Pick VLC media player if…
VLC suits people who want one free player for local files, discs, devices, and streams across desktop and mobile platforms. It may also fit users who want subtitle support or player customization through skins and extensions.