Jellyfin
Media ServersFree software media system for streaming your library
Replaces Plex, Emby
20 self-hosted Plex alternatives
Plex is a popular media server platform with polished apps and optional streaming content, used here as a comparison product. Its core software is proprietary. These open-source apps let you replace Plex with software you host and control yourself.
Best self-hosted Plex alternatives
Kodi
Media ServersOpen-source home theater and media center
Replaces Plex
Stash
Media ServersSelf-hosted media organizer and server
Replaces Plex
Stremio Web
Media ServersSelf-hostable web frontend for the Stremio media center
Replaces Plex
Streama
Media ServersSelf-hosted streaming media server with a clean web interface
Replaces Netflix, Plex
Tautulli
Media ServersMonitoring and analytics for Plex media servers
Replaces Plex
Emby
Media ServersPersonal media server for your movies and shows
Replaces Plex, Netflix
Ombi
Media ServersMedia request tool on Plex/Emby/Jellyfin
Replaces Netflix, Plex
Dim
Media ServersSelf-hosted media manager with automatic library scanning
Replaces Plex
Universal Media Server
Media ServersDLNA-compliant media server for streaming to TVs and consoles
Replaces Plex, Serviio
Gonic
Media ServersLightweight Subsonic-compatible music streaming server
Replaces Spotify, Plex
Kyoo
Media ServersOpen-source media browser for movies and TV shows
Replaces Plex, Netflix
Fladder
Media ServersCross-platform Flutter client for Jellyfin
Replaces Plex, Emby Theater
Reiverr
Media ServersUnified interface for Jellyfin, Radarr, and Sonarr
Replaces Plex
Gerbera
Media ServersUPnP media server for streaming to DLNA devices
Replaces Plex
Stremio Server
Media ServersSelf-hostable streaming server backend for Stremio clients
Replaces Plex
Olaris
Media ServersMedia manager and transcoding server for personal libraries
Replaces Plex
MiniDLNA
Media ServersLightweight DLNA/UPnP media server daemon
Replaces Plex
Rygel
Media ServersGNOME UPnP/DLNA media sharing server
Replaces Plex
tinyMediaManager
Media ServersMetadata manager and organizer for movie and TV libraries
Replaces Plex
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Compare Plex alternatives
- Dim vs Emby
- Dim vs Fladder
- Dim vs Gerbera
- Dim vs Gonic
- Dim vs Jellyfin
- Dim vs Kodi
- Dim vs Kyoo
- Dim vs MiniDLNA
- Dim vs Olaris
- Dim vs Ombi
- Dim vs Reiverr
- Dim vs Rygel
- Dim vs Stash
- Dim vs Streama
- Dim vs Stremio Web
- Dim vs Tautulli
- Dim vs tinyMediaManager
- Dim vs Universal Media Server
- Dim vs Stremio Server
- Emby vs Fladder
- Emby vs Gerbera
- Emby vs Gonic
- Emby vs Jellyfin
- Emby vs Kodi
- Emby vs Kyoo
- Emby vs MiniDLNA
- Emby vs Olaris
- Emby vs Ombi
- Emby vs Reiverr
- Emby vs Rygel
- Emby vs Stash
- Emby vs Streama
- Emby vs Stremio Web
- Emby vs Tautulli
- Emby vs tinyMediaManager
- Emby vs Universal Media Server
- Emby vs Stremio Server
- Fladder vs Gerbera
- Fladder vs Gonic
- Fladder vs Jellyfin
Switching from Plex
Moving off Plex means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.