Compare Reflector and VideoLan 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $19.99 With One-Time Purchase
No pricing available
Reflector
Star Rating
(48)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $19.99 With One-Time Purchase
Learn more about ReflectorVideoLan
Star Rating
(615)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VideoLanSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that VideoLan excels in ease of use with a score of 9.3, while Reflector falls behind with a score of 8.5. Reviewers mention that VideoLan's intuitive interface makes it simple for users to navigate and utilize its features effectively.
- Reviewers say that VideoLan's quality of support is rated at 8.8, significantly higher than Reflector's 8.1. Users on G2 highlight that VideoLan provides timely and helpful responses, which enhances the overall user experience.
- G2 users note that VideoLan has a higher product direction score of 9.1 compared to Reflector's 7.8. Users mention that this indicates a strong commitment to continuous improvement and feature updates in VideoLan, which is crucial for long-term usability.
- Users say that VideoLan has a larger number of reviews (609) compared to Reflector's 47, suggesting a more established user base and a wealth of feedback that can guide new users in their decision-making process.
- Reviewers mention that VideoLan is particularly favored in the small-business segment, with 52.1% of reviews coming from this demographic, while Reflector has a slightly higher percentage at 60.9%. Users report that VideoLan's features are well-suited for small businesses looking for reliable media playback solutions.
- Users on G2 highlight that VideoLan's ease of setup is rated at 9.3, while Reflector's score of 8.9 indicates a more complex installation process. Reviewers say that VideoLan's straightforward setup process allows users to get started quickly without technical hurdles.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Reflector
Reflector 4
Starting at $19.99
With One-Time Purchase
- Screen mirroring
VideoLan
No pricing availableFree Trial
Reflector
Free Trial is available
VideoLan
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
37
9.5
551
Ease of Use
8.5
37
9.3
555
Ease of Setup
8.9
6
9.4
57
Ease of Admin
8.9
6
9.2
45
Quality of Support
8.1
30
8.8
418
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
6
9.0
37
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
37
9.1
538
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Reflector and VideoLan are categorized as Other Video
Unique Categories
Reflector has no unique categories
VideoLan has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Reflector
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
VideoLan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
23.9%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.5%
E-Learning
6.5%
Religious Institutions
4.3%
Other
52.2%
Computer Software
11.5%
Information Technology and Services
10.3%
Marketing and Advertising
5.6%
Media Production
5.1%
Entertainment
4.1%
Other
63.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Reflector
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
No other application works so smoothly to allow my wireless projection from iOS devices. I train from my iPad, and in environments where an Apple TV connection isn’t available, Reflector is a must have.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Robert W.
Verified User in Computer Software
Often wouldn't work as intended, required restarting computer and disconnecting and reconnecting reflector.
VideoLan
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Tapan J.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
The plain and simple interface that can be operated by a naive user with powerful capabilities to play any media format under the hood of the sun.It also supports 7.1 channel surround sound.With apps out for iOS and Android , its a complete package for all...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Education Management
I have had a problem with the software freezing
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
No other application works so smoothly to allow my wireless projection from iOS devices. I train from my iPad, and in environments where an Apple TV connection isn’t available, Reflector is a must have.
Tapan J.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
The plain and simple interface that can be operated by a naive user with powerful capabilities to play any media format under the hood of the sun.It also supports 7.1 channel surround sound.With apps out for iOS and Android , its a complete package for all...
Robert W.
Verified User in Computer Software
Often wouldn't work as intended, required restarting computer and disconnecting and reconnecting reflector.
Verified User in Education Management
I have had a problem with the software freezing
Discussions
What does Reflector app do?
1 comment
MT
Reflector is a Win and Mac app that allows you to turn your computer into a wireless mirroring and streaming receiver for Android and Apple devices....Read more
Reflector has no more discussions with answers
How many DVD regions is VL able to support?
4 comments
BD
I use VLC player as my primary media player. So far I have not found any type of video it wont play.
Its a good program that works really well.Read more
Is VideoLAN safe to use?
4 comments
YS
Yes Its Safe for you and Also Support is very quick and Easy to Acces.Read more
Is there anything better than the VLC app?
3 comments
CM
In the Mobile I always use VLC as in the PC, since it integrates very well and does not need additional extensions to reproduce almost any audio format, just...Read more
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