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Mozilla Hubs vs VLC

Mozilla Hubs logo

Mozilla Hubs

AR VR

Open-source social VR platform for the web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
VLC logo

VLC

Entertainment

The free and open source media player

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Mozilla Hubs the Internet Archive's capture of Mozilla Hubs' homepage on 31 December 2022 priced the Early Access Hub at $20 USD/month for unlimited spaces, 25 online guest capacity, and 2GB asset storage; the product's own support URL now redirects to a page titled 'end-support-mozilla-hubs', indicating the service has since been discontinued.; VLC vLC is completely free open source software with no paid tier, ads, or vendor support contract
  • They diverge on capability: Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, VLC covers Media playback.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mozilla Hubs and VLC actually diverge.

Attributes where Mozilla Hubs and VLC differ
AttributeMozilla HubsVLC
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWebvr, Web, Vr, MobileWindows, Mac, Linux, Ios, Android, Web
CategoryAR VREntertainment

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), founded (1998).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Mozilla Hubs

  • Browser-based VR
  • Room creation
  • Avatar system
  • Spatial audio
  • Spoke editor
  • Custom assets
  • Webhooks
  • Webvr support

Only in VLC

  • Media playback
  • Codec support
  • Streaming
  • Conversion
  • Plugins
  • Network streaming
  • DVD playback
  • Open source

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Mozilla Hubs

  • VR Gamingnot VLC
  • AR Marketingnot VLC
  • Virtual Trainingnot VLC
  • 3D Visualizationnot VLC
  • Immersive Experiencesnot VLC

VLC

  • Media playbacknot Mozilla Hubs
  • Video conversionnot Mozilla Hubs

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Mozilla Hubs

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Mozilla Hubs' homepage on 31 December 2022 priced the Early Access Hub at $20 USD/month for unlimited spaces, 25 online guest capacity, and 2GB asset storage; the product's own support URL now redirects to a page titled 'end-support-mozilla-hubs', indicating the service has since been discontinued.

VLC

  • VLC is completely free open source software with no paid tier, ads, or vendor support contract

Pricing, plan by plan

Mozilla Hubs

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Public rooms
    • Avatar customization
    • Screen sharing

VLC

Free
  • FreeFree
    • All codecs
    • No ads
    • Open source

Which should you pick?

Choose Mozilla Hubs if

  • You need browser-based vr.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile.
  • You also want room creation.
Mozilla Hubs review

Choose VLC if

  • You need media playback.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want codec support.
VLC review

Questions people ask

Is Mozilla Hubs or VLC better?
Neither clearly leads. Mozilla Hubs starts at Free and VLC at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mozilla Hubs or VLC?
Mozilla Hubs starts at Free and VLC at Free.
Does Mozilla Hubs or VLC run on more platforms?
Mozilla Hubs runs on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile. VLC runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Mozilla Hubs for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Mozilla Hubs best used for?
Mozilla Hubs is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what VLC is typically brought in for.
What can Mozilla Hubs do that VLC cannot?
Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Room creation, Avatar system, Spatial audio. VLC covers Media playback, Codec support, Streaming, Conversion. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

VLC: Is VLC media player free to use?

Yes. VLC is completely free and open source software with no subscription or licensing fees.

Source
VLC: Can VLC be used commercially?

Yes. VLC explicitly states there is no spyware, no ads, and no user tracking. As open-source software under permissive licenses, commercial use is permitted within each license's specific terms.

Source
VLC: Does VLC include all features across all platforms without additional purchase?

Yes. All playback features, codecs, cross-platform compatibility, and customization options are included with no additional purchases required for full functionality on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

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