The Best Open Source Popcorn Time AlternativesTop Video & Movie Streaming Services like Popcorn Time

The best open source alternative to Popcorn Time is Stremio. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Popcorn Time and 13 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Popcorn Time are Jellyfin, WebTorrent, CloudStream and DuckieTV.

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  1. Stremio icon

    Stremio

     2685 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.

    100 Stremio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android TV
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    Stremio vs Popcorn Time Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    3

    It even has a better catalogue, because it accepts multiple torrent sites

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    14

    Looking for a torrent-based alternative

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Works better than popcorn time and functionality can be extended with addons

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 9 comments
    • Stremio is Free and Open SourcePopcorn Time is also Free and Open Source
  2. Jellyfin icon

    Jellyfin

     346 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.

    55 Jellyfin alternatives

    Cost / License

    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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  3. WebTorrent icon

    WebTorrent

     217 likes

    WebTorrent Desktop is able to instantly stream and play right away video and audio. You don't have to wait for it to finish downloading.

    29 WebTorrent alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
    WebTorrent screenshot 1
     
  5. DuckieTV icon

    DuckieTV

     53 likes

    DuckieTV is an application that takes care of TV-Show addicts by providing a personalized TV-Show calendar.

    32 DuckieTV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    Click an episode on your calendar to view info, download, stream or play
     
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    Powder Player

     8 likes

    Hybrid between a Torrent Client and a Player. It can be used to Stream Torrents with Subtitles and MUCH MORE!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Quasar

     3 likes

    Quasar is a video addon for Kodi that uses BitTorrent to streams movies and TV shows in great video quality. Due to its P2P nature, Quasar uses both download and upload bandwidth while you are watching a video.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Kodi
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  9. Novaroma icon

    Novaroma

     12 likes

    Novaroma is free open source software. You can search and download tv shows, movies and subtitles automatically. Also you can use Novaroma with dlna media servers (XMBC, Plex, Servio, PS3 etc.)

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window
     
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    Oblecto

     4 likes

    Oblecto is a media server, similar to Plex, Emby, Netflix and others. It runs in the background on a home server to index your media such as movies and TV shows to make them searchable and streamable through a REST based interface.

    52 Oblecto alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Oblecto screenshot 1
     
  11. ZeroNet: Play icon

    ZeroNet: Play

     17 likes

    Delivers media content through a decentralized P2P platform, leveraging Bitcoin cryptography and BitTorrent technology, with RARBG-sourced magnet links, requiring special client installation. All data is user-distributed with no central servers or trackers, enabling censorship resistance.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • ZeroNet
    ZeroNet: Play
     
  13. PseudoTV icon

    PseudoTV

     4 likes

    PseudoTV Live is channel-surfing for your media center. Never again will you have to actually pick what you want to watch. Use an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to view what's on or select a show to watch.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
    • Kodi
    • Fire TV
     
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