Videostream AlternativesTop Video Streaming Apps like Videostream

Videostream is described as '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' and is a Video Streaming app in the video & movies category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Videostream for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Android apps. The best Videostream alternative is Stremio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Videostream are Plex, Frames, Airflow and Infuse.

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Videostream alternatives page was last updated Nov 1, 2025

Stremio
2659 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.
95 Stremio alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application types
Video Streaming App
Movie Streaming Service
Origin
Bulgaria
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Apple TV
Flathub
Flatpak
Android TV
+8
Is Stremio a good alternative to Videostream?

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9users say it's a good alternative
Some users think Stremio is a great Videostream alternative, some don't.
Stremio is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Videostream.
Stremio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Videostream.
Stremio is Free and Open SourceVideostream is Freemium and Proprietary
Plex
882 likes
A multimedia tool for streaming movies, TV shows, sports, and music while facilitating personal media organization with versatile libraries and metadata retrieval.
89 Plex alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
Proprietary
Application types
Media Server
Media Center
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
Self-Hosted
Snapcraft
Android Auto
Apple TV
Flathub
Daydream
Kindle Fire
Android TV
Amazon Alexa
Kodi
Google TV
Playstation
Docker
Fire TV
Roku
Chromecast
Xbox
Docker Hub
HUAWEI AppGallery
+3
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1comment
20users say it's a good alternative
Comments about Plex as an Alternative to Videostream

Guest
Negative commentNov 7, 2021
0
I could not easily stream from my mac to chromecast
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Most users think Plex is a great Videostream alternative.
Plex is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Videostream.
Plex is Freemium and ProprietaryVideostream is also Freemium and Proprietary
Frames
12 likes
Frames is a modern SVOD (Streaming Video on Demand) streaming service built with React and NestJS. It allows you to stream MP4 files from virtually any provider including local storage, S3, Dropbox, Google Drive, and more.
52 Frames alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application types
Video Streaming App
Movie Streaming Service
Platforms
Self-Hosted
Docker
+9
Is Frames a good alternative to Videostream?
Airflow
38 likes
An all-in-one solution for sending about any video from your Windows or Mac computer to your Chromecast or Apple TV.
14 Airflow alternatives
Cost / License
Pay once
Proprietary
Application type
Video Streaming App
Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Is Airflow a good alternative to Videostream?

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3comments
24users say it's a good alternative
Comments about Airflow as an Alternative to Videostream

Guest
Positive commentMay 11, 2017
0
Interface minimalistic, support subtiles files, avi, mp4, mkv and a lot of other formats
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Guest
Positive commentFeb 28, 2017
-1
Far faster than Videostream. Simple interface. No buffering issues. Does nor lock up as often (at all).
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Guest
Positive commentSep 23, 2017
-1
No buffering issues, much better user interface, preview when scrubbing.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Most users think Airflow is a great Videostream alternative.
Airflow is the most popular commercial alternative to Videostream.
Airflow is Paid and ProprietaryVideostream is Freemium and Proprietary
Infuse
49 likes
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.
63 Infuse alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
Proprietary
Application types
Media Center
Media Server
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
iPhone
iPad
Apple TV
visionOS
+9
Is Infuse a good alternative to Videostream?
FCast
5 likes
FCast is an open source protocol that enables wireless streaming of audio and video content between devices, supporting various stream types such as DASH, HLS, and mp4.
24 FCast alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android TV
Flathub
Flatpak
Is FCast a good alternative to Videostream?
RealPlayer
48 likes
RealPlayer with RealTimes (aka “RealPlayer” for short) still includes the legacy features, such as Video Player, Downloader, Converter, Organizer and Web Videos. It also includes RealTimes features, such as Photos and RealTimes Stories, the automatic video collage feature.
124 RealPlayer alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
Proprietary
Application types
Media Player
Audio Player
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Kindle Fire
+4
Is RealPlayer a good alternative to Videostream?
PlayTorrio
2 likes
PlayTorrio is the ultimate all-in-one media powerhouse built for those who demand total control. Stream anything, anywhere, however you want — movies, TV shows, live TV, and books all in one place. Every streaming method you need: Torrent streaming for maximum availability...
51 PlayTorrio alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Movie Streaming Service
Platforms
Windows
Mac
Linux
Is PlayTorrio a good alternative to Videostream?
Beamer
7 likes
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
Cost / License
Pay once
Proprietary
Application type
Video Streaming App
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Is Beamer a good alternative to Videostream?
VLC Streamer
7 likes
Sit anywhere in your house and watch movies or TV shows on your iPhone, iPod or iPad.
68 VLC Streamer alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium (Pay once)
Proprietary
Application types
Video Streaming App
Media Server
Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
iPad
Is VLC Streamer a good alternative to Videostream?
Gnomecast
6 likes
This is a native Linux GUI for casting local files to Chromecast devices. It supports:
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Video Streaming App
Platforms
Linux
GNOME
Is Gnomecast a good alternative to Videostream?
VidHub - Video Library & Player
1 like
Video Player to play video files from all kinds of source, local file, smb file on nas, webdav service, cloud driver etc.
49 VidHub - Video Library & Player alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
iPhone
iPad
Apple TV
Is this a good alternative to Videostream?

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