iStream AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Streaming Apps

The best Video Streaming alternative to iStream is Universal Media Server, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to iStream and five of them are Video Streaming Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Streaming App alternatives to iStream are Serviio, VLC Streamer, Macast and VidHub - Video Library & Player.

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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 Feb 27, 2024

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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Comments about Universal Media Server as an Alternative to iStream

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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

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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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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Macast
Macast is an open source tool to use your computer as a DLNA media renderer, so you can cast videos, pictures and music from your phone (or another computer) to your desktop.
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
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VidHub - Video Library & Player
Looking for a feature-packed and efficient media player to manage, organize, and play different types of video content? Enter VidHub! As the newest and most popular media player, VidHub serves up more than just the abil...
50 VidHub - Video Library & Player alternatives
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License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV
Top VidHub - Video Library & Player Features
1. Ad-free
2. Multi-streaming
3. Lightweight
4. Cloud Sync
5. Support for 4K
6. Picture in Picture
7. No registration required
8. AirPlay Support
9. Dark Mode
10. Watch Live TV
11. Works Offline
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