HandBrake vs VLC media player

The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.

Comparison of HandBrake vs VLC media player
Criteria HandBrake
102 80.6 =
VLC media player
218 62.9 =
Score 80.6 (best) 62.9
Release freshness 63.9 (best) 14.3
Adoption signals 73.1 (best) 71.6
Release freshness
No release for 151 days
Stale: 317 days without a release
Latest version 1.11.2 · 2026-06-073.0.23-2 · 2025-12-23
Pricing FreeFree
License Open sourceOpen source
Platforms
Linux ✓ ✓
macOS ✓ ✓
Windows ✓ ✓
Features
Integrations
Rank receipt: HandBrake
#102 overall · #7 in category
80.6/100
  1. Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +22.4 63.9 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +18.3 73.1 × 25%
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Rank receipt: VLC media player
#218 overall · #8 in category
62.9/100
  1. Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +5.0 14.3 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +17.9 71.6 × 25%
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