tvOS Alternatives

tvOS is described as 'is the operating system of the Apple TV. The HomePod also runs an operating system based on tvOS' and is an app in the video & movies category. There are more than 10 alternatives to tvOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Android, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad. The best alternative is Stremio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like tvOS are Kodi, Jellyfin, Emby and Plasma Bigscreen.

tvOS alternatives are mainly Media Centers but may also be Operating Systems or Video Streaming Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of tvOS.

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Stremio
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Video Streaming App
Media Center
Media Player
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Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
Flathub
Flatpak
65 alternatives to Stremio
Media center allowing to watch movies, series, YouTube channels instantly. You can watch in HD, with subtitles, and easily cast any file to TV through DLNA, Chromecast, AppleTV!

Stremio also gives you notifications for new episodes / movies.
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Stremio Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Stremio without registration.
2. Dark ModeStremio supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Personalized RecommendationsStremio can recommend content you like, whether it's something you already know or not.
4. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
5. Chromecast SupportCast your content to a Chromecast connected device with Stremio.
Automatic subtitles download
Casting to TV
Torrent player
TV Streaming
Built-in subtitle search
Media library
Built-in player
No Buffering
Stream video to Apple TV
PS4 Streaming
Kodi
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Free • Open Source
Media Center
Media Player
Audio Player
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
BSD
iPad
Raspberry Pi
Fire TV
Flathub
Flatpak
69 alternatives to Kodi
Kodi, formerly XBMC, is a free and open source media player and entertainment center for Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, XBox, and iOS. Kodi is designed to be the perfect companion to a home theater PC - it supports an almost endless range of remote controls, and combined with its...
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Kodi Features
1. Ad-freeKodi doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. PortableKodi can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. AirPlay SupportKodi can stream or share content to your Mac, Apple TV, or compatible smart TV.
4. Support for 4KKodi supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
5. Dark ModeKodi supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Works OfflineKodi can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsKodi can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Media Streaming
TV Shows meta data support
Video library
Media library
Automatic subtitles download
Built-in Media Downloader
Support for subtitles
Music Library
DNLA Server
Built-in Media converter
Jellyfin
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Free • Open Source
Media Center
Media Server
Audio Player
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
HP webOS
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Google Chrome
Ungoogled Chromium
Mopidy
Cloudron
Kodi
Fire TV
Xbox
Firefox
Tizen OS
Android TV
Docker
32 alternatives to Jellyfin
Jellyfin is a personal media server and client. The Jellyfin project was started as a result of Emby's decision to take their code closed-source, as well as various philosophical differences with the core developers.
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Jellyfin Features
1. Ad-freeJellyfin doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsJellyfin can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. Privacy focusedJellyfin is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Dark ModeJellyfin supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Kids ModeJellyfin allows you to create and manage your kids' profiles in order to protect them.
6. Works OfflineJellyfin can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Media Streaming
Local server
Support for DLNA
FOSS
Media Transcoding
Audio Books
Metadata Search
Dockerized
Emby
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Media Center
Media Server
Media Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
BSD
Windows Phone
iPad
Self-Hosted
Apple TV
Kindle Fire
Cloudron
Playstation
Xbox
45 alternatives to Emby
Emby, formerly Media Browser, is a media aggregator plugin for Media Center that takes your recorded, digital, or ripped media and presents it in a simple, easy to use interface. Emby prides itself on delivering a fast, intuitive, media rich experience for the whole family.
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Emby Features
1. Chromecast SupportCast your content to a Chromecast connected device with Emby.
2. Ad-freeEmby doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Kids ModeEmby allows you to create and manage your kids' profiles in order to protect them.
Media Streaming
Browser Gallery
Private gallery
Optimized for Mobile
Local server
Remote Media Access
Media Transcoding
Asset Pipeline
Remote playback
Plasma Bigscreen
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Free • Open Source
Operating System
Media Center
Video Streaming App
Linux
KDE
12 alternatives to Plasma Bigscreen
Plasma Bigscreen is an open-source user interface for TV's. Running on top of a Linux distribution, Plasma Bigscreen turns your TV or setup-box into a fully hackable device. A big launcher giving you easy access to any installed apps and skills.
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Plasma Bigscreen Features
KDE
KDE Plasma integration
Media Streaming
Roku
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Free • Proprietary
Video Streaming App
Movie Streaming Service
Media Center
iPhone
iPad
85 alternatives to Roku
Roku provides the simplest way to stream entertainment to your TV. On your terms. With thousands of available channels to choose from.
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Roku Features
1. Support for 4KRoku supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
TV Streaming
Media Streaming
OSMC
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Free • Open Source
Media Center
Audio Player
Apple TV
Raspberry Pi
41 alternatives to OSMC
OSMC (Open Source Media Center) is a free and open source media player based on Linux and founded in 2014 that lets you play back media from your local network, attached storage and the Internet. OSMC is the leading media center in terms of feature set and community and is based...
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OSMC Features
1. LightweightOSMC consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Designed for TVs
Momentjs integration
Auto-identifies vids
Based on Debian
Stream video to Apple TV
Google TV
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Paid • Proprietary
Video Streaming App
Movie Streaming Service
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Android TV
43 alternatives to Google TV
Google TV (also still known as Google Play Movies & TV or Google Play Movies in some regions) is an online video on demand service operated by Google.
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Google TV Features
Trending Channels
Tizen OS
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Free • Open Source
Operating System
Mobile OS
Linux
Linux Mobile
83 alternatives to Tizen OS
Tizen is an open source mobile and device operating system based on Linux developed by Samsung and Intel.
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Tizen OS Features
1. LightweightTizen OS consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Linux-based
MultiTouch
Multitasking
Android TV
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Free • Open Source
Android
49 alternatives to Android TV
Android TV is a Operating System made for the TV which has a custom launcher and custom apps to make it easier to navigate on the television.

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