Android TV AlternativesMedia Centers & Operating Systems like Android TV

Android TV is described as 'Is Google’s operating system for smart TVs and streaming devices. Android TV makes it easier for people to watch, play and do everything they love on their TV' and is a Media Center in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Android TV for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Android TV alternative is Stremio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Android TV are Kodi, Android, Plex and Emby.

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  1. Stremio icon

    Stremio

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    Versatile media center enabling seamless streaming of films, series, and YouTube in HD with subtitle support. Cast effortlessly to TV with DLNA, Chromecast integration. Explore via add-ons like Netflix, Amazon, torrent-streaming.

    95 Stremio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android TV
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    Not on Operating System; It uses the cloud, so you cant use it offline, Customization is non existant in streamio

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    • Stremio is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Android TV.

    • Stremio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Android TV.

    • Stremio is Free and Open SourceAndroid TV is Free and Proprietary
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    Kodi

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    Open-source media player compatible with Linux, Mac, Windows, Xbox, and iOS, designed for home theater PCs. Customizable with themes, supports 4K, audio and video formats, streaming, privacy-focused operations, and extensible with plugins.

    76 Kodi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Fire TV
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    Comments about Kodi as an Alternative to Android TV
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    Kodi is used for playing local media, Where Android tv is used for streaming services

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Kodi is Free and Open SourceAndroid TV is Free and Proprietary
    • Kodi is Privacy focusedAndroid TV is not according to our users
  4. Android icon

    Android

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    Open-source mobile OS developed by Google, based on the Linux kernel. It supports app development in Java and Kotlin. Compatible with various devices, offering seamless integration with Google services, customizable interface, and extensive app ecosystem for smartphones and tablets.

    45 Android alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Android SDK
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
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  5. Plex icon

    Plex

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    A multimedia tool for streaming movies, TV shows, sports, and music while facilitating personal media organization with versatile libraries and metadata retrieval.

    89 Plex alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Daydream
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • Amazon Alexa
    • Kodi
    • Google TV
    • Playstation
    • Docker
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
    • Chromecast
    • Xbox
    • Docker Hub
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    Plex is a self-hosted media server, not a TV-friendly operating system but it can be installed on Android TV

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Plex is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Android TV.

    • Plex is Freemium and ProprietaryAndroid TV is Free and Proprietary
    • Plex is LightweightAndroid TV is not according to our users
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    Emby

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    Emby, formerly Media Browser, is a media aggregator plugin for Media Center that takes your recorded, digital, or ripped media and presents it in a simple, easy to use interface. Emby prides itself on delivering a fast, intuitive, media rich experience for the whole family.

    48 Emby alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • Cloudron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    Frames

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    Frames is a modern SVOD (Streaming Video on Demand) streaming service built with React and NestJS. It allows you to stream MP4 files from virtually any provider including local storage, S3, Dropbox, Google Drive, and more.

    52 Frames alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    Comments about Frames as an Alternative to Android TV
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    Thats self Hosting Not A OS

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    • Frames is Free and Open SourceAndroid TV is Free and Proprietary
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    Plasma Bigscreen

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    Plasma Bigscreen is an open-source user interface for TV's. Running on top of a Linux distribution, Plasma Bigscreen turns your TV or setup-box into a fully hackable device. A big launcher giving you easy access to any installed apps and skills.

    17 Plasma Bigscreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
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  10. Tizen OS icon

    Tizen OS

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    Open source Linux-based platform designed for smartphones, tablets, netbooks, automotive infotainment, and smart TVs, offering scalable compatibility, advanced multimedia, touch support, Application Compatibility Layer for Android apps, 3D UI, and multitasking.

    80 Tizen OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
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    Comments about Tizen OS as an Alternative to Android TV
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    Tizen is laggy, furthermore the Tizen version of apps from developers seem to have less functionality. Example: History channel Tizen app didn't support "Live" for a few years, though it's Android version did since initial release. The AndroidTV version is also quicker and more responsive than the Tizen version. This has reinforced my purchasing preference for Sony over Samsung.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Tizen OS is Free and Open SourceAndroid TV is Free and Proprietary
    • Tizen OS is LightweightAndroid TV is not according to our users
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    OSMC

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    OSMC (Open Source Media Center) is a free and open source media player based on Linux and founded in 2014 that lets you play back media from your local network, attached storage and the Internet. OSMC is the leading media center in terms of feature set and community and is based...

    44 OSMC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
    • Raspberry Pi
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    tvOS

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    Find out how your apps can take advantage of the latest features in tvOS to create immersive experiences for Apple TV.

    16 tvOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
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    AXP.OS

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    AXP.OS is a more private and more secure aftermarket mobile operating system based on AOSP & LineageOS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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    Splash

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    The only player you will ever need. Stunning video quality thanks to advanced engine. Video conversion optimized for social media. Innovative and fully customizable user interface. In one word - Splash.

    109 Splash alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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