How Glucose Compares

See why Glucose stands out from other media players with its privacy-first design and modern features.

Feature
Glucose
VLC
mpv
MPC-HC
PotPlayer
Privacy-First
Open Source
Minimalist UI
Rich Keyboard Shortcuts
Picture in Picture
Cinematic Mode
On-Device AI Subtitles
Subtitle Support
Format Support
Dark Mode
GPU Acceleration

Pros & Cons

Glucose

Pros

  • ✓ Privacy-focused design
  • ✓ Modern, clean interface
  • ✓ Unique features (PiP, cinematic mode)
  • ✓ Keyboard-first experience

Cons

  • ✗ Newer project, smaller community
  • ✗ Fewer advanced options

VLC

Pros

  • ✓ Mature, highly stable
  • ✓ Massive format support
  • ✓ Large community & documentation
  • ✓ Cross-platform

Cons

  • ✗ Cluttered UI
  • ✗ Not privacy-focused
  • ✗ Dated design

mpv

Pros

  • ✓ Lightweight & minimal
  • ✓ Highly customizable
  • ✓ Excellent keyboard support
  • ✓ Active development

Cons

  • ✗ Command-line focused
  • ✗ Steep learning curve
  • ✗ Less intuitive

MPC-HC

Pros

  • ✓ Lightweight
  • ✓ Powerful features
  • ✓ Good format support
  • ✓ Windows-native

Cons

  • ✗ No longer actively developed
  • ✗ Outdated UI
  • ✗ Not privacy-focused

PotPlayer

Pros

  • ✓ Feature-rich
  • ✓ Excellent codec support
  • ✓ Advanced controls
  • ✓ Great performance

Cons

  • ✗ Closed source
  • ✗ Windows only
  • ✗ Complex interface

Why Choose Glucose?

Privacy by Design

No telemetry, tracking, or data collection. Your viewing habits are your own.

Modern Interface

Beautiful, clean design focused on what matters—your content.

Keyboard-First

Control everything without touching your mouse. Powerful shortcuts at your fingertips.

Unique Features

Cinematic mode and picture-in-picture let you enjoy content your way.

Ready to Experience the Difference?

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This comparison is based on publicly available information as of 2025. Features and capabilities may vary by platform.

Want to learn more about Glucose? Check out our keyboard shortcuts guide.

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