Airflow AlternativesVideo Streaming Apps like Airflow

Airflow is described as 'An all-in-one solution for sending about any video from your Windows or Mac computer to your Chromecast or Apple TV' and is a Video Streaming app in the video & movies category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Airflow for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Airflow alternative is Plex, which is free. Other great apps like Airflow are Videostream, Air Video HD, AllCast and AirServer.

Airflow alternatives are mainly Video Streaming Apps but may also be Media Servers or Screen Mirroring Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Airflow.

Airflow

Paid • Proprietary
Video Streaming App

An all-in-one solution for sending about any video from your Windows or Mac computer to your Chromecast or Apple TV.

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Plex
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Media Server
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91 Plex alternatives
Plex is a one-stop destination to stream movies, TV shows, sports & music. Check good movies to watch on Plex and stream all your personal media libraries on every device.
- - Plex is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Airflow.
- - Plex is the most popular free alternative to Airflow.
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Plex Features
1. Works OfflinePlex can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Kids ModePlex allows you to create and manage your kids' profiles in order to protect them.
Media Streaming
Play local content
Local Storage
Media Transcoding
Remote Media Access
Automatic Library Search
Support for subtitles
Support for DLNA
Media sharing
Automatic subtitles download
Comments about Plex as a Alternative to Airflow
Most users think Plex is a great Airflow alternative.
Jonathan Jewell
this is not at all the same as Airflow, this is more like a non-hardware based Roku for the film viewing function. Or it is like the Rabbit.it version of a Netflix Party thing with additional plugins
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Videostream
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Video Streaming App
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Chrome OS
Google Chrome
23 Videostream alternatives
Select any video from the Videostream extension for Google Chrome and, using the Chromecast extension, play it on your Chromecast. It's fast and simple to use. Videostream supports subtitles, MKV, AVI, MP4, playlists, and more.
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Videostream Features
1. Chromecast SupportCast your content to a Chromecast connected device with Videostream.
2. LightweightVideostream consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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Most users think Videostream is a great Airflow alternative.
Air Video HD
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Paid • Proprietary
Video Streaming App
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Windows
iPhone
iPad
Apple TV
18 Air Video HD alternatives
Watch videos streamed instantly from your computer on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Apple TV.
- - Air Video HD is the most popular commercial alternative to Airflow.
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AllCast
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Free • Proprietary
Android
Android Tablet
31 AllCast alternatives
AllCast lets you send photos, music, and videos on your Android to your TV! AllCast lets you cast to:
- Chromecast
- Subtitles supported
- Amazon Fire TV
- Subtitles supported
- Apple TV
- Xbox 360, Xbox One
- Roku
- WDTV
- Samsung, Sony and Panasonic Smart TVs
- Other DLNA Rende.
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AllCast Features
1. Chromecast SupportCast your content to a Chromecast connected device with AllCast.
Media Streaming
Support for subtitles
AirServer
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Screen Mirroring App
Mac
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Xbox
21 AirServer alternatives
With the help of a PC, or any other supported hardware, AirServer can transform a simple big screen or a projector into a universal screen mirroring receiver.
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AirServer Features
1. AirPlay SupportAirServer can stream or share content to your Mac, Apple TV, or compatible smart TV.
2. Chromecast SupportCast your content to a Chromecast connected device with AirServer.
Streaming
Support for Miracast
AirParrot
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Paid • Proprietary
Screen Mirroring App
Mac
Windows
26 AirParrot alternatives
Screen and file sharing app to share content wirelessly to media servers.
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AirParrot Features
1. AirPlay SupportAirParrot can stream or share content to your Mac, Apple TV, or compatible smart TV.
2. Screen SharingYou can use AirParrot to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
PopCast
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Media Player
Video Streaming App
Windows
27 PopCast alternatives
You have a computer full of video files, and you want to stream them to your TV, but your Apple TV or Chromecast won't let you play your AVI and MKV files. No problem! PopCast brings you freedom by letting you stream ALL of your videos to your TV streaming device, no matter...
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PopCast Features
1. Chromecast SupportCast your content to a Chromecast connected device with PopCast.
2. AirPlay SupportPopCast can stream or share content to your Mac, Apple TV, or compatible smart TV.
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Beamer
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Paid • Proprietary
Video Streaming App
Mac
15 Beamer alternatives
Beamer streams video directly so it will be played natively on Apple TV and Chromecast. No glitches, clicks, pops or other shenanigans. The video looks just as good as it would on your desktop
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Beamer Features
1. AirPlay SupportBeamer can stream or share content to your Mac, Apple TV, or compatible smart TV.
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AirVLC
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
13 AirVLC alternatives
AirVLC lets you watch videos on your Mac and play the audio through AirPlay, in sync.
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AirVLC Features
1. AirPlay SupportAirVLC can stream or share content to your Mac, Apple TV, or compatible smart TV.
VLC
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"Unfortunately, AirVLC has been discontinued.[Only] Existing customers can download AirVLC"See https://www.dangercove.com/airvlc/
Gnomecast
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Free • Open Source
Video Streaming App
Linux
21 Gnomecast alternatives
This is a native Linux GUI for casting local files to Chromecast devices. It supports:
- - Gnomecast is the most popular Open Source alternative to Airflow.
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Gnomecast Features
1. Chromecast SupportCast your content to a Chromecast connected device with Gnomecast.
Mkchromecast
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Linux
Chromecast
25 Mkchromecast alternatives
This is a program to cast audio and video from your macOS, or Linux desktop to your Google Cast devices or Sonos speakers. It is written in Python, and it streams via node.js, ffmpeg, or avconv.
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Mkchromecast Features
1. Chromecast SupportCast your content to a Chromecast connected device with Mkchromecast.
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VLC Streamer
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Media Server
Video Streaming App
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iPad
68 VLC Streamer alternatives
Sit anywhere in your house and watch movies or TV shows on your iPhone, iPod or iPad.
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