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, Serviio and Navidrome.

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Plex alternatives page was last updated Jan 1, 2025
  1. EyeConnect icon
     1 like

    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.

    19 EyeConnect alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    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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  2. Filmographer icon
     1 like

    Watch all of your movies with a simple click!.

    5 Filmographer alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Filmographer Features

    1.  Media library
    Filmographer iconPlex Icon

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  3. iStream icon
     6 likes

    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...

    13 iStream alternatives
    iStream screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    iStream Features

    1.  AirPlay Support
    2.  Support for DLNA
    3.  Streaming
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  4. Cinematica icon
     2 likes

    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.

    4 Cinematica alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

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

    31 Macast alternatives
    You can copy the video link after the video is casted.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Macast Features

    1.  Support for DLNA
    2.  Streaming
    3.  Media Streaming
    Discontinued

    Last commit and version is from January 2022

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  6. Finer Player icon
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    Rediscover your Jellyfin Music Library like never before with a truly native macOS experience.

    11 Finer Player alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  AirPlay Support
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
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  7. FireStream icon
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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!.

    7 FireStream alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    FireStream Features

    1.  Support for DLNA
    2.  PlayStation Streaming
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