Plex Alternatives

Plex is described as 'Stream movies, TV shows, sports, and music while organizing and playing all your personal media libraries with a visually stunning interface' and is a leading Media Server in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Plex for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, iPhone and Self-Hosted apps. The best Plex alternative is Jellyfin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Plex are Emby, Universal Media Server, Navidrome and Meelo.

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

    MythTV

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    MythTV is a free, open source media center and digital video recorder (DVR) distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL. With its plugin architecture, MythTV can be transformed into a home media center suite, capable of managing your personal photo, video, and music collections...

    44 MythTV alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    MythTV screenshot 1

    MythTV Features

    1.  TV Tuner
    2.  DVR
    3.  TV Streaming

    MythTV VS Plex

     
  2. Molotov.tv icon

    Molotov.tv

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    Molotov is an app to watch TV on phone, Windows, MacOS and iphone/ipad.

    9 Molotov.tv alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Fire TV
    • Chromecast
    Molotov.tv screenshot 1

    Molotov.tv Features

    1.  Kids Mode
    2.  Watch Live TV
    3.  TV Streaming

    Molotov.tv VS Plex

     
  4. iMediaShare icon

    iMediaShare

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    Play videos from your mobile to your HD TV! No box, no cables, no TV apps! Just pick a video and tap to play!

    18 iMediaShare alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    iMediaShare screenshot 1

    iMediaShare VS Plex

     
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    Nero MediaHome

    Comprehensive media manager for archiving, organizing, and playing files. It supports wireless transfer from devices, CD ripping with album art, and offers editing tools. Users can create slideshows, playlists, and burn them to o...

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  6. Squire icon

    Squire

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    Squire is a media center to stream movies and shows from torrents or local files. It’s an always-running menu bar app. The brain where all the local video files or installed streams are processed and sent to the clients.

    58 Squire alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    Squire screenshot 1

    Squire Features

    1.  Stream video to Apple TV

    Squire VS Plex

     
    Comments about Squire as an Alternative to Plex
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    Negative •Dec 8, 2018
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    Squire is a client that streams from other media servers.

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    • Squire is Paid and ProprietaryPlex is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. PlexGuide icon

    PlexGuide

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    Welcome to https://PlexGuide.com ~ Rapidly deploy multiple-hasty Docker Containers through Ansible with local or Unlimited Google HD Space! - plexguide/PlexGuide.com

    52 PlexGuide alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Discontinued

    Site is down and repo was updated over 2 years ago

    PlexGuide Features

    1.  Streaming

    PlexGuide VS Plex

     
  8. VLC Streamer icon

    VLC Streamer

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    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

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad

    VLC Streamer Features

    1.  Streaming

    VLC Streamer VS Plex

     
    Comments about VLC Streamer as an Alternative to Plex
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    Positive •Apr 12, 2020
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    very good app for IOS lovers. I use it always on my ipad.

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    • VLC Streamer is Freemium and ProprietaryPlex is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Kyoo icon

    Kyoo

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    Welcome to Kyoo, the next-generation open-source media browser that redefines your streaming experience. Designed from the ground up, Kyoo stands out as a powerful alternative to Plex and Jellyfin. Unleash the full potential of your media library with cutting-edge features and a...

    6 Kyoo alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Kyoo screenshot 1

    Kyoo Features

    1.  Golang
    2.  React Native
    3. Docker icon  Support for Docker

    Kyoo VS Plex

     
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