VLC Remote vs Unified Remote

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

VLC Remote is a Video & Movies solution with tags like remote-control, vlc, media-player.

It boasts features such as 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 pros including 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.

On the other hand, Unified Remote is a Remote Work & Education product tagged with remote-control, media-control, keyboard-control, mouse-control.

Its standout features include Control computer remotely via WiFi, Media controls for music/video playback, Volume control, Keyboard and mouse control, Program launcher, Customizable remote screens, Macro support, Cross-platform - works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and it shines with pros like Easy to set up and use, Wide range of controls and customization, Free version available, Works across multiple platforms.

Feature	VLC Remote	Unified Remote
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Primary Category	Video & Movies	Remote Work & Education

Product Overview

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.

Unified Remote

Description: Unified Remote is an app that allows you to control your computer using your phone or tablet as a remote control. It works over Wi-Fi and allows you to manage media playback, adjust volume, control mouse and keyboard, launch programs, and more.

Key Features Comparison

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

Unified Remote Features

• Control computer remotely via WiFi
• Media controls for music/video playback
• Volume control
• Keyboard and mouse control
• Program launcher
• Customizable remote screens
• Macro support
• Cross-platform - works on Windows, Mac, Linux

Pros & Cons Analysis

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

Unified Remote

Pros

• Easy to set up and use
• Wide range of controls and customization
• Free version available
• Works across multiple platforms

Cons

• Limited features in free version
• Can be laggy or unresponsive at times
• Some remote screens/macros need subscription
• Requires phone/tablet to be on same WiFi network

Pricing Comparison

VLC Remote

• Free
• Open Source

Unified Remote

• Freemium