Plasma Bigscreen AlternativesVideo Streaming Apps & Media Centers like Plasma Bigscreen

Plasma Bigscreen is described as 'Open-source user interface for TV's. Running on top of a Linux distribution, Plasma Bigscreen turns your TV or setup-box into a fully hackable device. A big launcher giving you easy access to any installed apps and skills' and is a Video Streaming app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Plasma Bigscreen for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Android, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best Plasma Bigscreen alternative is Stremio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Plasma Bigscreen are Kodi, Jellyfin, Emby and Meelo.

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  1. Stremio icon

    Stremio

     2717 likes

    Versatile media center enabling seamless streaming of films, series, and YouTube in HD with subtitle support. Cast effortlessly to TV with DLNA, Chromecast integration. Explore via add-ons like Netflix, Amazon, torrent-streaming.

    107 Stremio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Android TV
    • Flatpak
    • AltStore
    • Online
    • Tizen OS
    • Meta Quest
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    This is something completely different. Stremio is a media player. Bigscreen is a whole operating system - a replacement for Android TV

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    Stremio is is not a TV user interface.

    • Stremio is Free and Open SourcePlasma Bigscreen is also Free and Open Source
  2. Kodi icon

    Kodi

     1560 likes

    Open-source media player compatible with Linux, Mac, Windows, Xbox, and iOS, designed for home theater PCs. Customizable with themes, supports 4K, audio and video formats, streaming, privacy-focused operations, and extensible with plugins.

    93 Kodi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Fire TV
    • Apple TV
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Xbox
    • F-Droid
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    This is something completely different. Kodi is a media manager/player. Bigscreen is a whole operating system - replacement for Android TV

    • Kodi is Free and Open SourcePlasma Bigscreen is also Free and Open Source
    • Kodi is a Media Player Plasma Bigscreen is a Video Streaming App
    • Kodi is Privacy focusedPlasma Bigscreen is not according to our users
  4. Jellyfin icon

    Jellyfin

     372 likes

    A free, open-source media system alternative to proprietary options like Emby and Plex, with Chromecast support, 4K streaming, plugin extensions, focusing on privacy without premium features, managing media from dedicated servers to multiple devices via various apps.

    83 Jellyfin alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • Tizen OS
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Cloudron
    • Kodi
    • Docker
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
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    This is something completely different. Jellyfin is a media manager/player. Bigscreen is a whole operating system - a replacement for Android TV

    • Jellyfin is Free and Open SourcePlasma Bigscreen is also Free and Open Source
    • Jellyfin is a Media Server Plasma Bigscreen is a Video Streaming App
    • Jellyfin is Privacy focused and DecentralizedPlasma Bigscreen is not according to our users
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    Emby

     175 likes

    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.

    61 Emby alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • Cloudron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    This is something completely different. Emby is a media manager/player. Bigscreen is a whole operating system - replacement for Android TV

    • Emby is Freemium and ProprietaryPlasma Bigscreen is Free and Open Source
    • Emby is a Media Center Plasma Bigscreen is a Video Streaming App
  7. Meelo icon

    Meelo

     16 likes

    A versatile self-hosted music server offering music video access, B-Side and rare track identification, extensive format support via transcoding, and detailed metadata parsing. Additional features include automatic 'featuring' detection, song version browsing, and genre retrieval through platforms like MusicBrainz.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. Frames icon

    Frames

     15 likes

    Frames is a modern SVOD (Streaming Video on Demand) streaming service built with React and NestJS. It allows you to stream MP4 files from virtually any provider including local storage, S3, Dropbox, Google Drive, and more.

    56 Frames alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    Android TV

     17 likes

    Android TV is Google’s operating system for smart TVs and streaming devices. Android TV makes it easier for people to watch, play and do everything they love on their TV.

    52 Android TV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android TV
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    OSMC

     81 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
    • Raspberry Pi
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  11. Tizen OS icon

    Tizen OS

     33 likes

    Open source Linux-based platform designed for smartphones, tablets, netbooks, automotive infotainment, and smart TVs, offering scalable compatibility, advanced multimedia, touch support, Application Compatibility Layer for Android apps, 3D UI, and multitasking.

    82 Tizen OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
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  12. Google TV icon

    Google TV

     55 likes

    Google TV (also still known as Google Play Movies & TV or Google Play Movies in some regions) is an online video on demand service operated by Google.

    63 Google TV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android TV
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  13. Roku icon

    Roku

     19 likes

    Roku provides the simplest way to stream entertainment to your TV. On your terms. With thousands of available channels to choose from.

    56 Roku alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  14. tvOS icon

    tvOS

     2 likes

    Find out how your apps can take advantage of the latest features in tvOS to create immersive experiences for Apple TV.

    19 tvOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
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