Open alternatives2
Open-source apps that replace Plex and Emby
Jellyfin is free software that runs a media server for your films, shows, music and photos, and streams them to your devices through apps. It is for people who want to host their own media library instead of using a closed service.
Kodi is a free media player that plays your music, videos and photos from your computer, network or the internet. It is made for people who want a home theater setup they control themselves.
What's missing
What people still miss here, and wish existed. Upvote what matters to you.
Before you build
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About this page
Replaces fully means it does the main job of these apps; Replaces partly means it covers some of it.
Licenses: every project here uses an open-source license (what each one means). Open core means some parts are paid or under another license.
GitHub stars are shown for reference. They measure popularity, not whether it replaces anything.
Verified means r/TrueOpenSource mods checked it: open-source license, maintained, and it really does the job.
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