Android TV AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Streaming Apps

The best Video Streaming 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 50 alternatives to Android TV and 11 are Video Streaming Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Streaming App alternatives to Android TV are Kodi, Frames, Plasma Bigscreen and nextPVR.

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  1. Stremio icon

    Stremio

     2682 likes

    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.

    100 Stremio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android TV
    Website
     
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    Stremio vs Android TV Comments
    User1639378
    Positive
    0

    Not on Operating System; It uses the cloud, so you cant use it offline, Customization is non existant in streamio

    • Stremio is Free and Open SourceAndroid TV is Free and Proprietary
  2. Kodi icon

    Kodi

     1537 likes

    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.

    82 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
    Kodi screenshot 1
     
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    Kodi vs Android TV Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Kodi is used for playing local media, Where Android tv is used for streaming services

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

    Frames

     12 likes

    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.

    54 Frames alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Frames screenshot 1
     
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    Frames vs Android TV Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Thats self Hosting Not A OS

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Frames is Free and Open SourceAndroid TV is Free and Proprietary
  5. Plasma Bigscreen icon

    Plasma Bigscreen

     21 likes

    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.

    18 Plasma Bigscreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    Plasma Bigscreen screenshot 1
     
  6. nextPVR icon

    nextPVR

     11 likes

    NextPVR. NextPVR is a popular free personal video recorder application for Microsoft Windows, making it easy to watch or record Live TV.

    19 nextPVR alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Docker
    Home
     
  7. SelectTV icon

    SelectTV

     Like

    SelectTV is an aggregated SmartGuide for online media, bringing entertainment content from hundreds of free and paid sources together for consumers to browse, manage, and watch easily.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Chromecast
    SelectTV screenshot 1
     
  9. PseudoTV icon

    PseudoTV

     4 likes

    PseudoTV Live is channel-surfing for your media center. Never again will you have to actually pick what you want to watch. Use an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to view what's on or select a show to watch.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
    • Kodi
    • Fire TV
     
  11. VLC Streamer icon

    VLC Streamer

     6 likes

    Sit anywhere in your house and watch movies or TV shows on your iPhone, iPod or iPad.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
     
  12. nessViewer icon

    nessViewer

     12 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Media shows: manage storable playlists with local and internet media
     
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