Plex Alternatives

Plex is described as 'Need something to watch? We’re on it. Plex combines free movies & TV with the best free streaming services, so there’s always more to discover' 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 Linux, Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android apps. The best Plex alternative is Jellyfin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Plex are Emby, Universal Media Server, Meelo and Infuse.

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Plex alternatives are mainly Media Servers, but if you're looking for Media Centers or Media Players you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Apple TV, Android, Open Source, Linux, Mac, Chrome OS and iPhone. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Plex.
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  1. withU icon
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    withU is Music Streamer & Streaming Music Player over Wi-Fi connection!

    With withU, you can stream your iPod Music Library to other iOS Devices, Gaming Consoles(XBox 360, PS3) and PC Applications(Windows Media Player, Plex, XBMC, etc.).

    You can also hear Music from Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  2. Macast icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. 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!.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Sofaplay icon
     3 likes

    SofaPlay allows you to play media files directly from your Mac on the tv. It connects your Mac to your Smart TV and takes care of the streaming. Just drag any movie file onto SofaPlay and it will appear instantly on the big screen in front of you.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. FUPPES icon
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    FUPPES is a free, multiplatform UPnP A/V Media Server.

    It supports a wide range of UPnP MediaRenderers as well as on-the-fly transcoding of various audio, video and image formats. You can share any audio, image or video file type by adding it to the configuration file.

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    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. SugarSpin icon
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    SugarSpin is a self-hosted music player that streams your personal music collection from your NAS or any computer running Docker. It supports FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, M4A, AAC, OPUS, AIFF, ALAC, and more. Browse by album, artist, or genre with a modern, responsive interface.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Docker Hub
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Kernel Media Server is a powerful software that allows you to organize, stream, and enjoy your personal media collection. You can access it from any device, anywhere, and it provides high-quality streaming optimized for your network and device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  8. COMA Media Server is a self-hosted media platform for streaming your own movies, TV shows, music, and libraries across your devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Fire TV
     
  9. Agregarr icon
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    Agregarr is a Plex Collections manager that keeps your Home and Recommended fresh by frequently updating it with collections from various sources.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Typescript
    • Plex
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker Hub
     
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