Sofaplay Alternatives

Sofaplay is described as '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' and is an app in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Sofaplay for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Sofaplay alternative is Plex, which is free. Other great apps like Sofaplay are Universal Media Server, Infuse, Google Home and Serviio.

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Sofaplay alternatives are mainly Media Servers but may also be Video Streaming Apps or Media Centers. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Sofaplay.

Sofaplay

Media Player
Freemium • Proprietary

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...

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Sofaplay alternatives page was last updated Apr 8, 2022

Plex
Plex is a one-stop destination to stream movies, TV shows, sports & music. Check good movies to watch on Plex and stream all your personal media libraries on every device.
92 Plex alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Media Server
- Media Center
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- Windows Phone
- iPad
- Apple TV
- Daydream
- Kindle Fire
- Android TV
- Kodi
- Roku
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Top Plex Features
1. Media Server
2. Media Streaming
3. Play local content
4. Local Storage
5. Media Center
6. Works Offline
7. Chromecast Support
8. No Tracking
9. Ad-free
10. Dark Mode
11. No registration required
12. Lightweight
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Plex VS Sofaplay
Is Plex a good alternative to Sofaplay?
- Plex is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Sofaplay.
- Plex is the most popular free alternative to Sofaplay.
- Plex is Freemium and ProprietarySofaplay is also Freemium and Proprietary
- Plex is LightweightSofaplay is not according to our users

Universal Media Server
Universal Media Server is a media server capable of serving videos, audio and images to any DLNA-capable device. It supports any device capable of DLNA and runs on all major operating systems: Windows, OS X and Linux.
45 Universal Media Server alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Media Server
- Media Center
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Top Universal Media Server Features
1. Support for DLNA
2. Configurable
3. Dedicated Server Hosting
4. Chromecast Support
5. Dark Mode
6. Works Offline
7. Ad-free
8. Lightweight
9. File Tagging
10. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
11. No registration required
12. Support for 4K
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Universal Media Server VS Sofaplay
Is this a good alternative to Sofaplay?
- Universal Media Server is the most popular Open Source alternative to Sofaplay.
- Universal Media Server is Free and Open SourceSofaplay is Freemium and Proprietary
- Universal Media Server is LightweightSofaplay is not according to our users

Infuse
Ignite your video content with Infuse – the beautiful way to watch almost any video format on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. No need to convert files! Infuse is optimized for iOS 12, with powerful streaming options, trakt sync, and unmatched AirPlay & subtitle support.
70 Infuse alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Media Center
- Media Server
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV
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Infuse Features
1. Vast format support
2. Search metadata
3. Support for DLNA
4. HDR Support
5. TV Shows meta data support
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Infuse VS Sofaplay
Is Infuse a good alternative to Sofaplay?

Google Home
Formerly known as Google Cast, Home provides a control center to setup, manage and control Chromecast, and Google Home devices.
50 Google Home alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Home Automation Tool
- Media Player
Platforms
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Google Chrome
- Android Wear
Google Home Features
Chromecast Support
Smart Home
Video-surveillance
Streaming
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Google Home VS Sofaplay
Is Google Home a good alternative to Sofaplay?
- Google Home is the most popular Web-based alternative to Sofaplay.
- Google Home is Free and ProprietarySofaplay is Freemium and Proprietary

Serviio
Serviio is a free media server. It allows you to stream your media files (music, video or images) to any DLNA-certified renderer device (e.g. a TV set, Bluray player, games console) on your home network.
47 Serviio alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Media Server
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Serviio Features
1. RAW Photo Editors
2. Create Playlist
3. Media Streaming
4. Stream audio
5. Support for subtitles
6. Xbox
7. Playstation
8. Support for DLNA
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Serviio VS Sofaplay
Is Serviio a good alternative to Sofaplay?

Beamer
Beamer streams video directly so it will be played natively on Apple TV and Chromecast. No glitches, clicks, pops or other shenanigans. The video looks just as good as it would on your desktop
15 Beamer alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Mac
Beamer Features
AirPlay Support
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Beamer VS Sofaplay
Is Beamer a good alternative to Sofaplay?
- Beamer is the most popular commercial alternative to Sofaplay.
- Beamer is Paid and ProprietarySofaplay is Freemium and Proprietary

MediaTomb
MediaTomb is an open source (GPL) UPnP MediaServer with a nice web user interface, it allows you to stream your digital media through your home network and listen to/watch it on a variety of UPnP compatible devices.
34 MediaTomb alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Media Server
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
MediaTomb Features
Media Streaming
Support for DLNA
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Discontinued
Shut down per notice on homepage, but has been forked via Gerbera http://mediatomb.cc/
MediaTomb VS Sofaplay
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Gnomecast
This is a native Linux GUI for casting local files to Chromecast devices. It supports:
21 Gnomecast alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Linux
- GNOME
Gnomecast Features
Chromecast Support
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Gnomecast VS Sofaplay
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VLC Streamer
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
- Media Server
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- iPad
VLC Streamer Features
Streaming
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VLC Streamer VS Sofaplay
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Videostream
Select any video from the Videostream extension for Google Chrome and, using the Chromecast extension, play it on your Chromecast. It's fast and simple to use. Videostream supports subtitles, MKV, AVI, MP4, playlists, and more.
23 Videostream alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Chrome OS
- Google Chrome
Videostream Features
Chromecast Support
Lightweight
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Videostream VS Sofaplay
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AllCast
AllCast lets you send photos, music, and videos on your Android to your TV! AllCast lets you cast to:

Chromecast

Subtitles supported

Amazon Fire TV

Subtitles supported

Apple TV

Xbox 360, Xbox One

Roku

WDTV

Samsung, Sony and Panasonic Smart TVs

Other DLNA Rende.
31 AllCast alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
AllCast Features
Chromecast Support
Media Streaming
Support for subtitles
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AllCast VS Sofaplay
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Squire
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.
62 Squire alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Media Center
- Movie Streaming Service
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV
Squire Features
Stream video to Apple TV
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Squire VS Sofaplay
Is Squire a good alternative to Sofaplay?