iStream AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Media Servers

The best Media Server alternative to iStream is Plex, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to iStream and ten of them are Media Servers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Media Server alternatives to iStream are Universal Media Server, Infuse, Serviio and MediaTomb.

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iStream

Free • Open Source

Stream allows you to stream your media onto your big TV screen with no configuration at all! Just throw in some files and iStream will do the rest! iStream supports a vast number of media formats and playback devices: From...

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iStream alternatives page was last updated Jul 6, 2022

Plex
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.
92 Plex alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Media Server
- Media Center
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 VS iStream
Is Plex a good alternative to iStream?
- Plex is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to iStream.
- Plex is the most popular free alternative to iStream.
- Plex is Freemium and ProprietaryiStream is Free and Open Source
- Plex is LightweightiStream is not according to our users

Universal Media Server
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.
45 Universal Media Server alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Media Server
- Media Center
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
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 VS iStream
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Comments about Universal Media Server as an Alternative to iStream

Guest
One is a DLNA control point and the other is a server
Negative comment •Nov 28, 2015
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- Universal Media Server is the most popular Open Source alternative to iStream.
- Universal Media Server is Free and Open SourceiStream is also Free and Open Source
- Universal Media Server is LightweightiStream is not according to our users

Infuse
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
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Media Center
- Media Server
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV
+9
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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Infuse VS iStream
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Serviio
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.
47 Serviio alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Media Server
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
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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Serviio VS iStream
Is Serviio a good alternative to iStream?

MediaTomb
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
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Media Server
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
MediaTomb Features
Media Streaming
Support for DLNA
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Discontinued
Shut down per notice on homepage, but has been forked via Gerbera http://mediatomb.cc/
MediaTomb VS iStream
Is MediaTomb a good alternative to iStream?

VLC Streamer
Sit anywhere in your house and watch movies or TV shows on your iPhone, iPod or iPad.
68 VLC Streamer alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Media Server
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- iPad
VLC Streamer Features
Streaming
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VLC Streamer VS iStream
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Gerbera
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
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Media Server
- Media Center
Platforms
- Linux
Gerbera Features
Media Streaming
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Gerbera VS iStream
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Macast
A menu bar application using mpv as DLNA Media Renderer. You can push videos, pictures or musics from your mobile phone to your computer.
31 Macast alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Media Server
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Macast Features
Support for DLNA
Streaming
Media Streaming
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Discontinued
Last commit and version is from January 2022
Macast VS iStream
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FireStream
FireStream UPnP/DLNA media server Enjoy your Mac's media from your PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One and many, many other UPnP devices.

Easy configuration, automatic transcoding, native media organization and a true Mac experience!.
7 FireStream alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Media Server
Platforms
- Mac
FireStream Features
Support for DLNA
PS4 Streaming
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FireStream VS iStream
Is FireStream a good alternative to iStream?
- FireStream is the most popular commercial alternative to iStream.
- FireStream is Paid and ProprietaryiStream is Free and Open Source

PlexGuide
Welcome to https://PlexGuide.com ~ Rapidly deploy multiple-hasty Docker Containers through Ansible with local or Unlimited Google HD Space! - plexguide/PlexGuide.com
50 PlexGuide alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Media Server
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
PlexGuide Features
Streaming
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Discontinued
Site is down and repo was updated over 2 years ago
PlexGuide VS iStream
Is PlexGuide a good alternative to iStream?
- PlexGuide is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to iStream.
- PlexGuide is Free and ProprietaryiStream is Free and Open Source