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IINA vs VLC
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| Fact | IINA | VLC |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Swift | C |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 47k | 20k |
| Latest | v1.5.0 | 3.0.24 |
| Last push | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-18 |
| Release cadence | about 68 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 29 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 40+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace QuickTime Player. Alternatives to QuickTime Player →
Full replacementIINAPlays the same files with a larger codec range, subtitles and online streams.
PartialVLCPlays most audio and video formats on every desktop platform.
IINA
- v1.5.02026-10-03IINA 1.5.0
- v1.5.0-beta22026-09-19IINA 1.5.0 Beta 2pre-release
- v1.5.0-beta12026-09-04IINA 1.5.0 Beta 1pre-release
- v1.4.42026-06-24IINA 1.4.4
- v1.4.32026-05-20IINA 1.4.3
VLC
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IINA
unsigned The latest release, v1.5.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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VLC
unsigned The latest release, 3.0.24, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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