# Plex vs VLC media player

Source: https://listme.name/compare/plex-vs-vlc
Framed by the ranking: https://listme.name/best/media-players

| | Plex | VLC media player |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 89.0 | 91.5 |
| Rank | #2 | #1 |
| Price | Free plan, paid upgrades | Free and open source |
| Best for | Streaming a home library to phones and browsers | Playing almost any file on any computer |
| Serves a home library | Yes | No |

Streams a personal library to phones and browsers with free movies and live channels available too. Plex Pass is paid for premium features, and the code is closed. Plays nearly any audio or video format on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, and it is free and open source under GPL-2.0. It does not serve a library to other devices.