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FFmpeg vs VLC

FFmpeg started first, in 2000, the same year as VLC.

FFmpeg 25y 271d since 2000 · Standing started first VLC 25y 228d since 2001 · Standing

Why FFmpeg lasted

  • Every video product is FFmpeg with a UI. Including the ones that will not say so.
  • A volunteer project that ate a trillion-dollar format war by supporting all of the formats.

Why VLC lasted

  • It plays the file. The cone is the brand. No account, no store, no lecture.
  • Traffic-cone icon recognition is a cultural moat you cannot buy in an app store.

Questions

Which is older, FFmpeg or VLC?

FFmpeg started first, in 2000, the same year as VLC.

How long has FFmpeg been running?

FFmpeg has been up 25 years 271 days, since 2000-12-20.

How long has VLC been running?

VLC has been up 25 years 228 days, since 2001-02-01.

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