Plex Alternatives for Mac

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

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Plex alternatives page was last updated Oct 9, 2024
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  1. nessViewer icon
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    nessViewer

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    nessViewer is the all-round media application to edit, browse, collect and arrange, present, transfer and stream media. It combines media player, media center, media server, media editor and preview tool.

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    Media shows: manage storable playlists with local and internet media

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    nessViewer Features

    1.  Media Streaming
    2.  Image Processing
    3.  Convert images to PDF
    4.  Built-in Media converter
    Media editing: edit pictures, videos, PDFs
    Media center: access local and internet media by remote control, iOS device, trackpad, Magic mouse or keyboard
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    Media server: transfer and stream media between Mac and iOS
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    EyeConnect

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    EyeConnect software enables your UPnP™ AV digital media device to stream EyeTV recordings, digital photos, music and movies from your Mac onto your TV or stereo.

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    Platforms

    • Mac

    EyeConnect Features

    1.  Support for DLNA
    Discontinued

    At the top of the page "EyeConnect has been discontinued. Existing customers will receive support until the end of 2013." http://www.elgato.com/en/video/eyeconnect/support

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    Filmographer

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    Watch all of your movies with a simple click!.

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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Filmographer Features

    1.  Media library
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  5. iStream icon
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    iStream

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    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 modern SmartTVs via set-top boxes or network-enabled...

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    iStream Features

    1.  AirPlay Support
    2.  Support for DLNA
    3.  Streaming
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    Cinematica

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    Cinematica manages your growing collection of video files perfectly, with a range of options to suit every need. Now it is easy to organize, categorize, and search your growing video collection.

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    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Grid layout
    3.  Database migration
    4.  Media library
    5.  Tagging
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    Macast

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    A menu bar application using mpv as DLNA Media Renderer. You can push videos, pictures or musics from your mobile phone to your computer.

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    You can copy the video link after the video is casted.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Macast Features

    1.  Support for DLNA
    2.  Streaming
    3.  Media Streaming
    Select a third-party player plugin.
    Discontinued

    Last commit and version is from January 2022

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    FireStream

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    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!.

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    • Mac

    FireStream Features

    1.  Support for DLNA
    2.  PlayStation Streaming
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