forked-daapd Alternatives

forked-daapd is described as 'A re-write of the firefly media server (mt-daapd). It's released under GPLv2+. Please note that this git repository is a mirror of the official one at git://git.debian.org/~jblache/forked-daapd.git' and is an app in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to forked-daapd for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, iPad and Apple TV apps. The best forked-daapd alternative is Plex, which is free. Other great apps like forked-daapd are Universal Media Server, Infuse, OSMC and Serviio.

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A re-write of the firefly media server (mt-daapd). It's released under GPLv2+. Please note that this git repository is a mirror of the official one at git://git.debian.org/~jblache/forked-daapd.git

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forked-daapd alternatives page was last updated May 8, 2020
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  1. Plex icon
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    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.

    93 Plex alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Daydream
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • Kodi
    • Roku
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    Top Plex Features

    1.  Media Server
    2.  Media Streaming
    3.  Play local content
    4.  Local Storage
    5.  Media Center
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Chromecast Support
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Lightweight
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    • Plex is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to forked-daapd.

    • Plex is the most popular free alternative to forked-daapd.

    • Plex is Freemium and Proprietaryforked-daapd is Free and Open Source
    • Plex is Lightweightforked-daapd is not according to our users
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    Universal Media Server

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    Universal Media Server is a media server capable of serving videos, audio and images to any DLNA-capable device. It supports any device capable of DLNA and runs on all major operating systems: Windows, OS X and Linux.

    46 Universal Media Server alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Xbox 360 Ps3 and SmartTv
    PS4 and Chromecast Support

    Top Universal Media Server Features

    1.  Support for DLNA
    2.  Configurable
    3.  Dedicated Server Hosting
    4.  Chromecast Support
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Lightweight
    9.  File Tagging
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Support for 4K
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    • Universal Media Server is the most popular Open Source alternative to forked-daapd.

    • Universal Media Server is Free and Open Sourceforked-daapd is also Free and Open Source
    • Universal Media Server is Lightweightforked-daapd is not according to our users
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    Infuse

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    Ignite your video content with Infuse – the beautiful way to watch almost any video format on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. No need to convert files! Infuse is optimized for iOS 12, with powerful streaming options, trakt sync, and unmatched AirPlay & subtitle support.

    70 Infuse alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
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    Infuse Features

    1.  Vast format support
    2.  Search metadata
    3.  Support for DLNA
    4.  HDR Support
    5.  TV Shows meta data support
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  5. OSMC icon
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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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
    • Raspberry Pi

    OSMC Features

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Designed for TVs
    3.  Momentjs integration
    4.  Auto-identifies vids
    5.  Based on Debian
    6.  Stream video to Apple TV
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  6. Serviio icon
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    Serviio

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    Serviio is a free media server. It allows you to stream your media files (music, video or images) to any DLNA-certified renderer device (e.g. a TV set, Bluray player, games console) on your home network.

    46 Serviio alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Serviio Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Create Playlist
    3.  Media Streaming
    4.  Stream audio
    5.  Support for subtitles
    6.  Xbox
    7.  Playstation
    8.  Support for DLNA
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    MiniDLNA

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    MiniDLNA (aka ReadyDLNA) is server software with the aim of being fully compliant with DLNA/UPnP-AV clients. It is developed by a NETGEAR employee …

    33 MiniDLNA alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    MiniDLNA Features

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for DLNA
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  9. PS3 Media Server icon
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    PS3 Media Server

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    PS3 Media Server is a DLNA compliant Upnp Media Server for the PS3, written in Java, with the purpose of streaming or transcoding.

    37 PS3 Media Server alternatives
    GUI

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    PS3 Media Server Features

    1.  Support for DLNA
    GUI
    Discontinued

    The 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.

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    BubbleUPnP

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    Stream your media library effortlessly to Chromecast, DLNA TVs, gaming consoles, and HiFi equipment. Access media from cloud, NAS, and other apps while enjoying playback queues, playlists, scrobbling, and image viewing. Includes Chromecast support for multiple formats and online media access.

    13 BubbleUPnP alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire

    BubbleUPnP Features

    1.  Chromecast Support
    2.  Support for DLNA
    3.  Stream video to Smart TV
    4.  Xbox Streaming
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    MediaTomb

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    MediaTomb is an open source (GPL) UPnP MediaServer with a nice web user interface, it allows you to stream your digital media through your home network and listen to/watch it on a variety of UPnP compatible devices.

    34 MediaTomb alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux

    MediaTomb Features

    1.  Media Streaming
    2.  Support for DLNA
    Discontinued

    Shut down per notice on homepage, but has been forked via Gerbera icon Gerbera http://mediatomb.cc/

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    VLC Streamer

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

    69 VLC Streamer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad

    VLC Streamer Features

    1.  Streaming
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    TVersity

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    TVersity Media Server is a software package that allows a personal computer to stream content to UPnP devices, such as the Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii, regardless of the codec limitations of the device. For example, the Xbox 360 does not support certain codecs or Internet videos such...

    30 TVersity alternatives
    Graphical User Interface

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    TVersity Features

    1.  Xbox
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    • TVersity is the most popular commercial alternative to forked-daapd.

    • TVersity is Paid and Proprietaryforked-daapd is Free and Open Source
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    Gerbera

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    Gerbera is a free UPnP media server forked from the now discontinued MediaTomb project. It's highly compatible and works with many devices including TVs, Playstation, Android & iOS phones and tablets.

    32 Gerbera alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Gerbera Features

    1.  Media Streaming
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