Gmote vs VLC Remote

Struggling to choose between Gmote and VLC Remote? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Gmote is a Remote Work & Education solution with tags like remote-control, mouse-control, keyboard-control, media-control.

It boasts features such as Remote control computer mouse and keyboard, Media playback control (play/pause, volume, etc.), Wake on LAN support, Multi-monitor support, Taskbar and start menu access, File browser, Remote command prompt, Customizable UI and macros and pros including Free and open source, Easy to set up and use, Low latency, Works over WiFi and internet, Supports Windows, Linux and Mac, Active development and support.

On the other hand, VLC Remote is a Video & Movies product tagged with remote-control, vlc, media-player.

Its standout features include Remote control VLC media player on desktop/laptop, Playback controls like play, pause, stop, volume, Browse and add files/folders to playlist, View playlist and queue management, Stream audio/video files from device to desktop, Supports multiple VLC instances, Customizable interface and buttons, Gesture controls for common actions, Cast local media to Chromecast devices, Transcoding support for incompatible files, Wake on LAN to power on remote computer, and it shines with pros like Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases, Easy to set up and connect to VLC, Intuitive touch-friendly interface, Robust feature set for controlling VLC, Available on both Android and iOS.

Feature	Gmote	VLC Remote
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Remote Work & Education	Video & Movies

Product Overview

Gmote

Description: Gmote is an open-source Android app that allows you to control your computer remotely using your Android device. It works by installing a server on your computer that Gmote then connects to, allowing control of mouse, keyboard, media functions, and more.

VLC Remote

Description: VLC Remote is a mobile app that allows you to remotely control the VLC media player on your computer. It connects to VLC over WiFi and gives you playback controls, playlist management, and more right from your phone or tablet.

Key Features Comparison

Gmote Features

• Remote control computer mouse and keyboard
• Media playback control (play/pause, volume, etc.)
• Wake on LAN support
• Multi-monitor support
• Taskbar and start menu access
• File browser
• Remote command prompt
• Customizable UI and macros

VLC Remote Features

• Remote control VLC media player on desktop/laptop
• Playback controls like play, pause, stop, volume
• Browse and add files/folders to playlist
• View playlist and queue management
• Stream audio/video files from device to desktop
• Supports multiple VLC instances
• Customizable interface and buttons
• Gesture controls for common actions
• Cast local media to Chromecast devices
• Transcoding support for incompatible files
• Wake on LAN to power on remote computer

Pros & Cons Analysis

Gmote

Pros

• Free and open source
• Easy to set up and use
• Low latency
• Works over WiFi and internet
• Supports Windows, Linux and Mac
• Active development and support

Cons

• Setup requires installing server on computer
• Limited to controlling one computer at a time
• No native iOS app
• Some features require pro upgrade

VLC Remote

Pros

• Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases
• Easy to set up and connect to VLC
• Intuitive touch-friendly interface
• Robust feature set for controlling VLC
• Available on both Android and iOS

Cons

• Setup requires technical know-how
• No desktop client, mobile-only
• Limited ability to customize appearance
• No support for editing metadata

Pricing Comparison

Gmote

• Free
• Freemium

VLC Remote

• Free
• Open Source