Infuse Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Infuse for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is Kodi, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Infuse and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Infuse are Jellyfin, Plex, Universal Media Server and Emby.

Infuse alternatives are mainly Media Servers but may also be Media Centers or Media Players. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Infuse.

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Kodi
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Free • Open Source
Media Center
Media Player
Media Server
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
BSD
iPad
Flathub
Flatpak
Raspberry Pi
Fire TV
71 Kodi alternatives
Kodi, formerly XBMC, is a free and open source media player and entertainment center for Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, XBox, and iOS. Kodi is designed to be the perfect companion to a home theater PC - it supports an almost endless range of remote controls, and combined with its...
- - Kodi is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Infuse.
- - Kodi is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Infuse.
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Kodi Features
1. PortableKodi can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Ad-freeKodi doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. AirPlay SupportKodi can stream or share content to your Mac, Apple TV, or compatible smart TV.
4. Support for 4KKodi supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
5. Dark ModeKodi supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Works OfflineKodi can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsKodi can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Media Streaming
TV Shows meta data support
Video library
Media library
Automatic subtitles download
Built-in Media Downloader
Support for subtitles
Music Library
Support for DLNA
Built-in Media converter
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Most users think Kodi is a great Infuse alternative.
Jellyfin
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Free • Open Source
Media Center
Media Server
Media Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Android TV
Kodi
Docker
Fire TV
Flathub
F-Droid
Roku
32 Jellyfin alternatives
Jellyfin is a Free Software Media System that puts you in control of managing and streaming your media. It is an alternative to the proprietary Emby and Plex, to provide media from a dedicated server to end-user devices via multiple apps. Jellyfin is descended from Emby's 3.
- - Jellyfin is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Infuse.
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Jellyfin Features
1. Ad-freeJellyfin doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsJellyfin can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. Privacy focusedJellyfin is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Kids ModeJellyfin allows you to create and manage your kids' profiles in order to protect them.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Jellyfin without registration.
6. Works OfflineJellyfin can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Dark ModeJellyfin supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
8. File TaggingJellyfin can organize and highlight your files with tags and labels.
9. Support for 4KJellyfin supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
Media Streaming
Local server
Support for DLNA
FOSS
Media Transcoding
Metadata Search
Audio Books
Dockerized
Chromecast Support
Watch Live TV
Plex
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Media Server
Media Center
Media Player
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
Apple TV
Daydream
Kindle Fire
Android TV
Kodi
Roku
91 Plex alternatives
Plex is a one-stop destination to stream movies, TV shows, sports & music. Check good movies to watch on Plex and stream all your personal media libraries on every device.
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Plex Features
1. Works OfflinePlex can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Kids ModePlex allows you to create and manage your kids' profiles in order to protect them.
Media Streaming
Play local content
Local Storage
Media Transcoding
Remote Media Access
Automatic Library Search
Support for subtitles
Support for DLNA
Media sharing
Automatic subtitles download
Opinions about Plex as a Alternative to Infuse
Most users think Plex is a great Infuse alternative.
Universal Media Server
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Free • Open Source
Media Server
Media Center
Mac
Windows
Linux
48 Universal Media Server alternatives
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.
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Universal Media Server Features
1. Chromecast SupportCast your content to a Chromecast connected device with Universal Media Server.
2. Dark ModeUniversal Media Server supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Works OfflineUniversal Media Server can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Ad-freeUniversal Media Server doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. LightweightUniversal Media Server consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. File TaggingUniversal Media Server can organize and highlight your files with tags and labels.
7. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsUniversal Media Server can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
8. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Universal Media Server without registration.
9. Support for 4KUniversal Media Server supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
Support for DLNA
Configurable
Dedicated Server Hosting
Media Transcoding
Simple installation
Playstation
Java based
Streaming
Emby
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Freemium • Proprietary
Media Center
Media Server
Media Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
BSD
Windows Phone
iPad
Self-Hosted
Apple TV
Kindle Fire
Cloudron
Playstation
Xbox
45 Emby alternatives
Emby, formerly Media Browser, is a media aggregator plugin for Media Center that takes your recorded, digital, or ripped media and presents it in a simple, easy to use interface. Emby prides itself on delivering a fast, intuitive, media rich experience for the whole family.
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Emby Features
1. Chromecast SupportCast your content to a Chromecast connected device with Emby.
2. Ad-freeEmby doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Kids ModeEmby allows you to create and manage your kids' profiles in order to protect them.
Media Streaming
Browser Gallery
Private gallery
Optimized for Mobile
Local server
Remote Media Access
Media Transcoding
Asset Pipeline
Remote playback
Serviio
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Freemium • Proprietary
Media Server
Video Streaming App
Mac
Windows
Linux
47 Serviio alternatives
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.
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Serviio Features
1. RAW Photo EditorsServiio supports viewing and editing of uncompressed data images (RAW).
Create Playlist
Media Streaming
Stream audio
Support for subtitles
Xbox
Playstation
Support for DLNA
MediaChips
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Freemium • Open Source
Media Manager
File Search Utility
File Organizer
Mac
Windows
Linux
33 MediaChips alternatives
This app for navigating your large video collection. Add tags, performers, websites, sort/filter videos, create playlists and play them in the built-in player.
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MediaChips Features
1. File TaggingMediaChips can organize and highlight your files with tags and labels.
2. Dark ModeMediaChips supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Works OfflineMediaChips can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. No TrackingMediaChips will not track you or use your personal data.
5. Built-in viewerMediaChips shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
6. Ad-freeMediaChips doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
7. PortableMediaChips can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Media library
Content Management
Customizable
Built-in player
Create Playlist
Tabbed interface
Protected by Password
PS3 Media Server
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Free • Open Source
Media Server
Media Center
Mac
Windows
Linux
38 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.
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PS3 Media Server Features
Support for DLNA
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.
JRiver Media Center
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Paid • Proprietary
Audio Player
Media Player
Media Center
Mac
Windows
55 JRiver Media Center alternatives
JRiver Media Center is a multimedia application that allows the user to play and organize various types of media on a computer.
- - JRiver Media Center is the most popular commercial alternative to Infuse.
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JRiver Media Center Features
1. PortableJRiver Media Center can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Music Library
Configurable
Music collection
MediaTomb
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Free • Open Source
Media Server
Mac
Linux
35 MediaTomb alternatives
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.
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MediaTomb Features
Media Streaming
Support for DLNA
Discontinued
Shut down per notice on homepage, but has been forked via Gerbera http://mediatomb.cc/
nessMediaCenter
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Paid • Proprietary
Media Center
Media Player
Mac
Apple TV
16 nessMediaCenter alternatives
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.
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nessMediaCenter Features
Dailymotion
TV Streaming
iTunes integration
Music collection
Live Broadcasting
Media library
Squire
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Paid • Proprietary
Movie Streaming Service
Media Center
Torrent Streaming Service
Mac
iPhone
iPad
Apple TV
72 Squire alternatives
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.
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Squire Features
Stream video to Apple TV