VLC for Android vs Signal for Android
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
VLC for Android
171
75.4
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Signal for Android
122
79.7
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|---|---|---|
| Score | 75.4 | 79.7 (best) |
| Release freshness | 92.5 | 94.6 (best) |
| Adoption signals | 60.0 | 74.5 (best) |
| Release freshness |
Updated 55 days ago
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Updated 48 days ago
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| Latest version | libvlc-3.7.6 · 2026-09-11 | v8.28.3 · 2026-09-18 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | ||
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
Rank receipt: VLC for Android
#171 overall · #9 in category
75.4/100
- Platform readiness +28.0 70.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +32.4 92.5 × 35%
- Adoption signals +15.0 60.0 × 25%
Rank receipt: Signal for Android
#122 overall · #2 in category
79.7/100
- Platform readiness +28.0 70.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +33.1 94.6 × 35%
- Adoption signals +18.6 74.5 × 25%
Component values are before weighting. Read the full formula