The demand of seismic resistance in structures and constructions is increasing, the Vibration control techniques are gaining more attention. Many researchers have investigated different vibration control systems to reduce the response of structures in earthquakes, including passive, active, semi-active, and hybrid vibration control systems. This paper represents the historical background and development of each technique is represented. Moreover, the advantage and limits of these devices are argued. Finally, the applications and the future prospects of these techniques are discussed.