MediaElch AlternativesMedia Managers and other similar apps like MediaElch

MediaElch is described as 'MediaManager for Kodi. It directly accesses XBMCs database (SQLite and MySQL) and thumbnail cache to store information about movies and TV shows' and is a Media Manager in the video & movies category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MediaElch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-Hosted and Docker apps. The best MediaElch alternative is GCstar, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MediaElch are FileBot, tinyMediaManager, Ember Media Manager and Media Companion.

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  1. GCstar icon

    GCstar

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    Desktop application to manage of various types of collections (books, comics, films, TV shows, music, games, wines, stamp, coins, etc...).

    100 GCstar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about GCstar as an Alternative to MediaElch
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    GCstar is not a "media manager" for Kodi

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    MediaElch's total function is to be a Kodi media manager. GCStar is not in any way a Kodi media manager. So they are nothing alike.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • GCstar is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to MediaElch.

    • GCstar is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MediaElch.

    • GCstar is Free and Open SourceMediaElch is also Free and Open Source
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    FileBot

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    FileBot is the ultimate tool for organizing and renaming your movies, tv shows or anime, and music well as downloading subtitles and artwork. It's smart and just works.

    29 FileBot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Rename episodes
     
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    Comments about FileBot as an Alternative to MediaElch
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    Filebot is not a media manager

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. FileBot is a legitimate MediaElch alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • FileBot is the most popular commercial alternative to MediaElch.

    • FileBot is Paid and ProprietaryMediaElch is Free and Open Source
  4. tinyMediaManager icon

    tinyMediaManager

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    tinyMediaManager is a media management tool written in Java/Swing. It is written to provide metadata for the Kodi Media Center (formerly known as XBMC), MediaPortal and Plex media server.

    16 tinyMediaManager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. Ember Media Manager icon

    Ember Media Manager

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    Ember Media Manager is just that: a media manager. Once configured, it let's you fetch, store, and view various details about your media collection. Movies and TV shows are the type of media that Ember can handle.

    16 Ember Media Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main interface for movies.
     
  6. Media Companion icon

    Media Companion

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    Media Companion is the original free to use Movie/TV Show manager and organizer that offers full XBMC integration. Simply put, Media Companion gathers information from the Internet and make this information available to you in an organized manner.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. ViMediaManager icon

    ViMediaManager

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    ViMediaManager is a media manager for Mac OS X, allowing you to gather, store and manage the information and extra images for your movie, television & anime collections, and can be used on it’s own, or in combination with XBMC, Plex & YAMJ.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. Media Center Master icon

    Media Center Master

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    Smooth, powerful interface to organize your media collection.

    Support for the built-in Windows Media Center Video Library strip (dvdid.xml) as well as MediaBrowser extension (mymovies.xml).

    Movies, television, and adult title search from a variety of configurable meta data sour.

    7 Media Center Master alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Ant Movie Catalog icon

    Ant Movie Catalog

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    Ant Movie Catalog is a free, open-source program made to manage your collection of movies on DVD, CD (VideoCD, DivX, ...) and tapes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Classic style with search bar
     
  11. iCollect Everything icon

    iCollect Everything

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    iCollect Everything is a top-rated app for managing your collectibles and inventory. It's compatible with Android, iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices, with a Windows version coming soon. You can add items to your lists by scanning or searching for them.

    29 iCollect Everything alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • iCollect Everything is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to MediaElch.

    • iCollect Everything is Freemium and ProprietaryMediaElch is Free and Open Source

  12. Dim

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    Dim is a self hosted media manager. With minimal setup, Dim will organize and beautify your media collections, letting you access and play them anytime from anywhere.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Dim screenshot 1
     

    • Dim is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to MediaElch.

    • Dim is Free and Open SourceMediaElch is also Free and Open Source
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    Numento

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    Numento is a elegant collection software fully customizable that will let you freely choose your method of management. Manage your library (Books,CD, DVD, comic books, games), your coins, your stamps, your postcard, etc.

    59 Numento alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Numento 3
     
  14. Shoko Server icon

    Shoko Server

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    Shoko, previously known as JMM (Japanese Media Manager) is an anime cataloging program designed to automate the cataloging of your anime collection regardless of the size and number of files in your collection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Database Setup. Supports MySQL, Microsoft SQL 2014 or built-in SQLite.
    Paths to anime.
    Database maintenance functions.
     
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