8 Best Plex Alternatives to Set Up Your Own Media Server

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plexapp.com Plex

Plex is far from the only media server available. There are quite a few Plex alternatives that offer similar free and paid versions. Some of these Plex alternatives are even completely free.

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Kodi

Kodi was originally designed as a local media player for the Xbox console. It was even named as Xbox Media Center. Kodi is an open-source project and is widely popular amongst power users. Kodi is, in fact, the basis for Plex. Just like Plex, it automatically retrieves metadata for your archived media. Kodi’s open-source nature means it is very flexible and platform-independent.

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Emby

You can also create multiple user profiles with access authorizations so that children can’t access adult content. Emby also offers apps (partly chargeable) for iOS, Android, and Windows along with apps for various smart TVs. It can also automatically fetch metadata such as album covers. There’s also the Emby Premier package which provides additional features such as cloud and folder synchronization, backup, etc.

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Stremio

Stremio is not only a great Plex alternative but aims to be your one-stop for all your media needs. It does that by bringing all your content in one place, including streaming services such as Netflix. Of course, this is in addition to your local media content. Stremio focuses mainly on organizing content and making it easier to find. Through add-ons, you can integrate different providers with the Stremio interface.

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Universal Media Server

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Playon

Playon is another great Plex alternative with a twist. The app allows you to record streaming videos from Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon, HBO, The CW, Peacock, and more. It does not exactly play videos already stored on your device but lets you record new content from streaming services. The recordings are stored locally and can work offline.

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Mezzmo

Mezzmo is a free media server and, thus, a Plex alternative. It boasts of an easy-to-use, fast, and highly configurable. Mezzmo works with all kinds of devices ranging from TVs, Blu-ray players, home theater systems, games consoles, and set-top boxes to tablets, smartphones, media players, Chromecast, and even web browsers. The server automatically finds all the media on your device and organizes them in your library.

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TVersity

Unlike many other options on this list, TVersity is a proprietary service that allows you to stream your media content across all your devices. It supports both UnP and DLNA standards, maximizing the compatibility of devices. The server can also transcode files into supported formats if your current device does not support the media file format.

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MediaPortal

It also has plenty of built-in features and can show you the current weather and the latest news. MediaPortal also allows you to watch and record live TV, group your channels, view the TV guide, etc. Listing all of its features would be a chore in itself. And keep in mind that for all the flexibility and features, you don’t have to pay anything.

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