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01

Media server between Plex and Jellyfin.

Proprietary WindowsmacOSLinux
Alt Score

Alt Score · 96

How this alternative ranks. How it works →

Verified coverage 90%95
Visibility 10%100

Verified coverage = sourced yes and partial answers in the category checklist. Visibility = relative app-page views on AltCatalog over 30 days, neutral below 500 category views. Payment, votes, and vendor opinions are never score inputs.

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02

The fully open source Plex alternative.

GPL-2.0 WindowsmacOSLinux
Alt Score

Alt Score · 91

How this alternative ranks. How it works →

Verified coverage 90%90
Visibility 10%100

Verified coverage = sourced yes and partial answers in the category checklist. Visibility = relative app-page views on AltCatalog over 30 days, neutral below 500 category views. Payment, votes, and vendor opinions are never score inputs.

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03

The HTPC media center classic.

GPL-2.0 WindowsmacOSLinux
Alt Score

Alt Score · 78

How this alternative ranks. How it works →

Verified coverage 90%75
Visibility 10%100

Verified coverage = sourced yes and partial answers in the category checklist. Visibility = relative app-page views on AltCatalog over 30 days, neutral below 500 category views. Payment, votes, and vendor opinions are never score inputs.

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04

Self-hosted music server, Subsonic-compatible.

GPL-3.0 WindowsmacOSLinux
Alt Score

Alt Score · 60

How this alternative ranks. How it works →

Verified coverage 90%55
Visibility 10%100

Verified coverage = sourced yes and partial answers in the category checklist. Visibility = relative app-page views on AltCatalog over 30 days, neutral below 500 category views. Payment, votes, and vendor opinions are never score inputs.

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05

Web UI over your Calibre library.

GPL-3.0 WindowsmacOSLinux
Alt Score

Alt Score · 46

How this alternative ranks. How it works →

Verified coverage 90%40
Visibility 10%100

Verified coverage = sourced yes and partial answers in the category checklist. Visibility = relative app-page views on AltCatalog over 30 days, neutral below 500 category views. Payment, votes, and vendor opinions are never score inputs.

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06

Self-hosted comics and manga.

MIT WindowsmacOSLinux
Alt Score

Alt Score · 46

How this alternative ranks. How it works →

Verified coverage 90%40
Visibility 10%100

Verified coverage = sourced yes and partial answers in the category checklist. Visibility = relative app-page views on AltCatalog over 30 days, neutral below 500 category views. Payment, votes, and vendor opinions are never score inputs.

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07

Self-hosted audiobooks and podcasts.

GPL-3.0 WindowsmacOSLinux
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Alt Score · 46

How this alternative ranks. How it works →

Verified coverage 90%40
Visibility 10%100

Verified coverage = sourced yes and partial answers in the category checklist. Visibility = relative app-page views on AltCatalog over 30 days, neutral below 500 category views. Payment, votes, and vendor opinions are never score inputs.

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08

Self-hosted manga and book server.

GPL-3.0 WindowsmacOSLinux
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Alt Score · 42

How this alternative ranks. How it works →

Verified coverage 90%35
Visibility 10%100

Verified coverage = sourced yes and partial answers in the category checklist. Visibility = relative app-page views on AltCatalog over 30 days, neutral below 500 category views. Payment, votes, and vendor opinions are never score inputs.

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09

Polished media server with apps everywhere.

Proprietary
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10

Addon-based streaming aggregator.

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11

DLNA streaming to any device.

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