Android TV AlternativesOnly apps from the EU
The best alternative to Android TV is Stremio, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Android TV and 13 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Android TV are Splash, Plasma Bigscreen, MediaPortal and PS3 Media Server.
- Media Center
- Free • Proprietary
- 87 Stremio alternatives
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. Enjoy media faster with smart suggestions and episode alerts across all devices while remaining ad-free; no user account required.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
Bulgaria
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- Flathub
- Flatpak
Top Stremio Features
- 105 Splash alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
Poland
EU
Platforms
- Windows
DiscontinuedThe latest version (2.7.0) was released in June 2019.
Splash Features
- 16 Plasma Bigscreen alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
- Linux
- KDE
Plasma Bigscreen Features
- 28 MediaPortal alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
- Windows
MediaPortal Features
- 35 PS3 Media Server alternatives
PS3 Media Server is a DLNA compliant Upnp Media Server for the PS3, written in Java, with the purpose of streaming or transcoding.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
France
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
DiscontinuedThe project seems to be no longer developed, but last version, 1.90.1, released in August 2013, can be still downloaded from the official website.
PS3 Media Server Features
Kantaris is an all new media player based on code from Videolan client (http://alternativeto.net/software/vlc-media-player/) and Bass audio library. Kantaris has a graphical user interface similar to that of Windows Media Player.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
Sweden
EU
Platforms
- Windows
DiscontinuedLast Update: 2013-04-25. See https://sourceforge.net/projects/kantaris/
WarningSourceforge has detected malware in Kantaris builds.
Kantaris Features
Squire is a media center to stream movies and shows from torrents or local files. It’s an always-running menu bar app. The brain where all the local video files or installed streams are processed and sent to the clients.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
Spain
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV
Squire Features
Use your Mac as optimal media center!
nessMediaCenter is the suitable replacement for Apple's Front Row: easy to use with a clean look and feel, direct access to movie / picture folder and volumes, support of Aperture, iPhoto and iTunes media including DRM, and comfortable.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Apple TV
nessMediaCenter Features
nessViewer is the all-round media application to edit, browse, collect and arrange, present, transfer and stream media. It combines media player, media center, media server, media editor and preview tool.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
nessViewer Features
- 21 Archos Video Player alternatives
The critically acclaimed Archos Video Player app offers an uncompromised video experience on tablets, phones and AndroidTV devices.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
Country of Origin
France
EU
Platforms
- Android
Archos Video Player Features
Organize all your videos in one place. Adding videos is fast, easy and automatic. You can browse and get a quick overview of all your videos straight from the program regardless of where they are stored. You can start playing videos straight from the shown thumbnails.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
Sweden
EU
Platforms
- Windows
Vidine Features
- 24 DVBViewer alternatives
DVBViewer allows you to experience Digital TV on your PC. With a proper DVB card you can enter the world of digital entertainment and experience high quality, incredibly sharp TV pictures and near CD quality radio!
DVBViewer Features