FCast Alternatives

FCast is described as 'Open source protocol that enables wireless streaming of audio and video content between devices, supporting various stream types such as DASH, HLS, and mp4' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to FCast for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Android, iPhone, Windows and Linux apps. The best FCast alternative is AirServer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try AirPlay or Videostream. Other great apps like FCast are AirParrot, Airflow, Beamer and Mkchromecast.

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  1. AirServer icon
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    With the help of a PC, or any other supported hardware, AirServer can transform a simple big screen or a projector into a universal screen mirroring receiver.

    31 AirServer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Xbox
     
    • AirServer is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to FCast.

    • AirServer is the most popular commercial alternative to FCast.

    • AirServer is Paid and ProprietaryFCast is Free and Open Source
  2. Airflow icon
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    An all-in-one solution for sending about any video from your Windows or Mac computer to your Chromecast or Apple TV.

    14 Airflow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
    • Airflow is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to FCast.

    • Airflow is Paid and ProprietaryFCast is Free and Open Source
  3. AirPlay icon
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    Wireless streaming technology that lets users share music and multimedia across homes via speaker docks, AV receivers, TVs. Compatible with diverse entertainment systems and licensed to third-party manufacturers for seamless integration.

    19 AirPlay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • AirPlay is the most popular iPad alternative to FCast.

    • AirPlay is the most popular free alternative to FCast.

    • AirPlay is Free and ProprietaryFCast is Free and Open Source
  4. Beamer icon
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    Beamer streams video directly so it will be played natively on Apple TV and Chromecast. No glitches, clicks, pops or other shenanigans. The video looks just as good as it would on your desktop

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Videostream icon
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    Select any video from the Videostream extension for Google Chrome and, using the Chromecast extension, play it on your Chromecast. It's fast and simple to use. Videostream supports subtitles, MKV, AVI, MP4, playlists, and more.

    25 Videostream alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
     
  6. Mkchromecast icon
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    Cast audio and video from your macOS or Linux desktop to Google Cast or Sonos speakers. Supports lossy and lossless formats, high-res audio, multi-room playback, and includes a system tray menu. Utilizes Python, node.js, ffmpeg, and avconv for seamless streaming.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chromecast
     
    • Mkchromecast is the most popular Linux alternative to FCast.

    • Mkchromecast is the most popular Open Source alternative to FCast.

    • Mkchromecast is Free and Open SourceFCast is also Free and Open Source
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    cli for Google Chromecast, Home devices and Cast Groups.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chromecast Audio Stream
    • Google Cast
     
  8. PopCast icon
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    You have a computer full of video files, and you want to stream them to your TV, but your Apple TV or Chromecast won't let you play your AVI and MKV files. No problem! PopCast brings you freedom by letting you stream ALL of your videos to your TV streaming device, no matter...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. AirVLC icon
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    AirVLC lets you watch videos on your Mac and play the audio through AirPlay, in sync.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Gnomecast icon
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    This is a native Linux GUI for casting local files to Chromecast devices. It supports:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
     
  11. MiracleCast icon
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    The MiracleCast project provides software to connect external monitors to your system via Wi-Fi. It is compatible to the Wifi-Display specification also known as Miracast. MiracleCast implements the Display-Source as well as Display-Sink side.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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