AirPlay Alternatives

AirPlay is described as 'lets you stream music throughout your entire house — wirelessly. AirPlay wireless technology will be fully integrated into speaker docks, AV receivers, and stereo systems from companies such as Bowers & Wilkins and Denon' and is a Music Streaming service in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to AirPlay for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone. The best alternative is Stream What You Hear, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AirPlay are Airfoil, SoundWire, WiFi Audio Wireless Speaker and Gnomecast.

AirPlay alternatives are mainly Music Streaming Services but may also be Media Servers or Audio Routers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of AirPlay.

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Stream What You Hear
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Free • Open Source
Music Streaming Service
Windows
15 alternatives to Stream What You Hear
Stream What You Hear (SWYH) is a Windows application to broadcast the sound of your computer (ie: “what you hear”) on an UPnP/DLNA device such as TVs, amps, network receivers, game consoles, etc...
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About 5 seconds delay but works great. Even works if the streaming PC is muted.
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Airfoil
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Audio Router
Mac
18 alternatives to Airfoil
Send any audio to the AirPort Express. Send any audio to AirPort Express units, Apple TVs, and even other Macs and PCs, all in sync! Airfoil for Mac gives you your audio - everywhere.
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1. AirPlay SupportAirfoil can stream or share content to your Mac, Apple TV, or compatible smart TV.
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SoundWire
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Freemium • Proprietary
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Android
Raspberry Pi
14 alternatives to SoundWire
SoundWire lets you send any music or audio ("what you hear now") from your Windows or Linux PC to your Android mobile devices. Use it as:
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Send audio from PC to Android
Stream audio
Low Latency
WiFi Audio Wireless Speaker
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Free • Proprietary
Audio Router
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Android
Android Tablet
13 alternatives to WiFi Audio Wireless Speaker
Utility for turning your Android smartphone or tablet into a wireless speaker.
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Gnomecast
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Free • Open Source
Video Streaming App
Linux
21 alternatives to Gnomecast
This is a native Linux GUI for casting local files to Chromecast devices. It supports:
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Gnomecast Features
1. Chromecast SupportCast your content to a Chromecast connected device with Gnomecast.
TuneBlade
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
7 alternatives to TuneBlade
TuneBlade - Stream audio to Airport Express, Apple TV, AirPlay compatible speakers and HiFi Receivers.
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TuneBlade Features
1. AirPlay SupportTuneBlade can stream or share content to your Mac, Apple TV, or compatible smart TV.
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Mkchromecast
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Linux
Chromecast
24 alternatives to Mkchromecast
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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ClickShare
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
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Android
iPhone
iPad
2 alternatives to ClickShare
Barco’s ClickShare product is a game changing way to collaborate, making meetings more productive, spontaneous and efficient. You can share content from your laptop by simply connecting a USB device and clicking a button.
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ClickShare Features
1. Screen SharingYou can use ClickShare to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
Flipps
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Freemium • Proprietary
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
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Kindle Fire
27 alternatives to Flipps
Watch the latest news, live sports events, YouTube and music videos on TV. Requires only phone/tablet and an optional connected TV. Supports Samsung TV, LG TV, Sony TV, Apple TV, XBox, Chromecast... and of course your mobile screen.
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Support for DLNA
Stardock Acoustic Bridge
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
9 alternatives to Stardock Acoustic Bridge
Acoustic Bridge gives you the power to redirect audio from one PC to the speakers of another PC. This enables you to send the sound from a PC with your music collection to any other PC on your network. You could even visit friends and redirect your PC audio output to their PC...
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