Open Source Android TV AlternativesMedia Centers & Operating Systems like Android TV

The best open source alternative to Android TV is Stremio. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Android TV and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Android TV are Kodi, Android, Frames and Plasma Bigscreen.

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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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    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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    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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    Thats self Hosting Not A OS

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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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  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
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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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    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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    MediaPortal

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    MediaPortal transforms your PC into a complete media solution. It runs on basic hardware, connects directly to your TV and displays your TV Series, Movies, Photos and Music in a much more dynamic way.

    27 MediaPortal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Koel

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    A personal music streaming server that works.

    If you want to use the mobile apps, you have to pay for it.

    72 Koel alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    OpenPHT

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    OpenPHT is a community driven fork of Plex Home Theater.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    PlayTorrio

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    PlayTorrio is the ultimate all-in-one media powerhouse built for those who demand total control. Stream anything, anywhere, however you want — movies, TV shows, live TV, and books all in one place. Every streaming method you need: Torrent streaming for maximum availability...

    51 PlayTorrio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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