Jellyfin
Media ServersFree software media system for streaming your library
Replaces Plex, Emby
Best Multi-User Media Servers for self-hosting
The 76 best Multi-User media servers you can self-host, ranked by community traction.
qBittorrent
Media ServersBittorrent client that aims to be a good alternative to all other
Replaces µTorrent
SRS
Media ServersA simple, high efficiency and real-time video server, supports RTMP,
Navidrome
Media ServersModern music streaming server for your collection
Replaces Spotify
Koel
Media ServersPersonal music streaming server with an elegant interface
Replaces Spotify
Sonarr
Media ServersSeries collection manager for Usenet and BitTorrent users
Jackett
Media ServersAPI support for your favorite torrent trackers
PeerTube
Media ServersDecentralized federated video hosting with P2P streaming
Replaces YouTube, Vimeo
Audiobookshelf
Media ServersSelf-hosted audiobook and podcast server
Replaces Audible
Radarr
Media ServersMovie collection manager for Usenet and BitTorrent users
Jellyseerr
Media ServersMedia request and discovery tool for Jellyfin and Plex
Replaces Plex Requests
Streama
Media ServersSelf-hosted streaming media server with a clean web interface
Replaces Netflix, Plex
Prowlarr
Media ServersComplete management of your indexers for Radarr, Sonarr, Lidarr
MediaCMS
Media ServersModern video-sharing and content management platform
Replaces YouTube, Vimeo
Emby
Media ServersPersonal media server for your movies and shows
Replaces Plex, Netflix
Qui
Media ServersqBittorrent web UI
Replaces µTorrent
Jellyfin for Android TV
Media ServersNative Android TV and Fire TV client for the Jellyfin server
Replaces Plex for Android TV, Emby for Android TV
Black Candy
Media ServersMusic streaming server
Replaces Spotify, Apple Music
Bazarr
Media ServersAutomated subtitle downloading for Sonarr and Radarr
Ombi
Media ServersMedia request tool on Plex/Emby/Jellyfin
Replaces Netflix, Plex
AzuraCast
Media ServersAll-in-one self-hosted web radio management suite
Replaces Live365
Plex
Media ServersPolished media server with apps on every device
Replaces Netflix, Emby
Ampache
Media ServersWeb-based audio and video streaming application
Replaces Spotify
Yamtrack
Media ServersMedia tracker for movies, TV shows, anime, manga, games, books
Replaces Goodreads, IMDB
Ryot
Media ServersSelf-hosted tracker for movies, shows, books, games, and more
Replaces Trakt, Goodreads
OvenMediaEngine
Media ServersStreaming Server with Sub-Second Latency
SABnzbd
Media ServersNewsreader for downloading, verifying and extracting files from Usenet
TubeSync
Media ServersSyncs online video channels into a local media library
Replaces YouTube Premium
mpd
Media ServersDaemon to remotely play music, stream music, handle and organize
Profilarr
Media ServersConfiguration management tool for Radarr/Sonarr that automates
Funkwhale
Media ServersFederated music streaming and sharing platform
Replaces Spotify
NymphCast
Media ServersTurn your choice of Linux-capable hardware into an audio and video
Kyoo
Media ServersOpen-source media browser for movies and TV shows
Replaces Plex, Netflix
Reiverr
Media ServersUnified interface for Jellyfin, Radarr, and Sonarr
Replaces Plex
Maintainerr
Media ServersRule-based media cleanup tool for Plex, Sonarr and Radarr
Replaces Plex Meta Manager
CyTube
Media ServersSynchronize media, chat, and more for an arbitrary number of channels
Watcharr
Media ServersSelf-hosted watch-list and media tracking server
Replaces Trakt, Letterboxd
Meelo
Media ServersPersonal Music Server, designed for collectors and music maniacs
Airsonic-Advanced
Media ServersCommunity-driven music streaming server
Replaces Spotify
nefarious
Media ServersAutomate downloading Movies and TV Shows
multi-scrobbler
Media ServersScrobble plays from multiple sources to multiple scrobbling services
MyTube
Media ServersDownloader and player for yt-dlp-supported sites with channel
PinePods
Media ServersSelf-hosted podcast management with cross-device sync
Replaces Pocket Casts
Castopod
Media ServersSelf-hosted podcast hosting platform with federation
Replaces Anchor, Buzzsprout
LibreTime
Media ServersRadio automation and broadcast scheduling platform
Replaces Live365
Karaoke Eternal
Media ServersHost awesome karaoke parties where everyone can easily find and queue
Rapidbay
Media ServersVideostreaming service/torrent client that allows searching
Audioserve
Media ServersSimple personal server to serve audio files from directories
Movary
Media ServersSelf-hosted movie watch history and statistics tracker
Replaces Letterboxd, Trakt
Reaparr
Media ServersCross-platform Plex media downloader that seamlessly adds media
Stretto
Media ServersMusic player with Youtube/Soundcloud import and iTunes/Spotify
Lidify
Media ServersMusic discovery tool that provides recommendations based on selected
MistServer
Media ServersPublic domain streaming media server that works with any device
PodFetch
Media ServersSleek and efficient podcast downloader
SyncTube
Media ServersLightweight and very simple to setup CyTube alternative to watch
vod2pod-rss
Media ServersConvert YouTube and Twitch channels to podcasts, no storage required
LidaTube
Media ServersFinding and fetch missing Lidarr albums via yt-dlp
Deleterr
Media ServersAutomated media cleanup tool that removes watched and stale content
ChannelTube
Media ServersDownload video or audio from YouTube channels on a schedule via yt-dlp
YoutubeDL-Server
Media ServersWeb and REST interface to Youtube-DL for downloading videos onto
gpodder.net (mygpo)
Media ServersSelf-hostable podcast subscription sync service
Replaces Apple Podcasts sync
AntennaPod gpodder Sync Server Nextcloud GPodder
Media ServersNextcloud app providing a gpodder-compatible podcast sync API
Replaces Apple Podcasts sync
ydl_api_ng
Media ServersSimple youtube-dl REST API to launch downloads on a distant server
Jellyfin for Roku
Media ServersOpen-source Roku channel for the Jellyfin media server
Replaces Plex for Roku
RompR
Media ServersWeb-based control interface for MPD and Mopidy
Replaces Sonos app
cmyflix
Media ServersMinimalist Plex/Jellyfin alternative to stream video
ClipBucket
Media ServersStart your own video sharing website (YouTube/Netflix Clone)
BotWave
Media ServersFM broadcasting system with server-client architecture for managing
MKVPriority
Media ServersSelects preferred audio and subtitle tracks using configurable
Podverse
Media ServersOpen-source podcast platform with sync across devices
Replaces Spotify Podcasts, Pocket Casts
TrackWatch
Media ServersAutomated music release tracker for Spotify with email notifications,
Tube
Media ServersYoutube-like, video Sharing App
Replaces Dailymotion, Vimeo
üWave
Media ServersSelf-hosted collaborative listening platform
Subsonic
Media ServersWeb-based media streamer and jukebox
VideoLAN Client (VLC)
Media ServersCross-platform multimedia player client and server supporting most
Channels DVR Server
Media ServersFlexible server providing a whole home self hosted DVR experience
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At a glance
| App | Deploy effort | Difficulty | Min. RAM | License | ★ Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jellyfin | ≈5-minute setup | Easy | 512 MB | GPL-2.0 | 58,066 |
| qBittorrent | Read-the-docs project | Easy | 50 MB | GPL-3.0-or-later | 40,797 |
| SRS | Under-an-hour setup | Medium | 512 MB | MIT | 29,336 |
| Navidrome | ≈5-minute setup | Easy | 128 MB | GPL-3.0 | 24,152 |
| Koel | Under-an-hour setup | Medium | 512 MB | MIT | 17,279 |
| Sonarr | ≈5-minute setup | Easy | 50 MB | GPL-3.0-only | 17,092 |
| Jackett | Read-the-docs project | Easy | 200 MB | GPL-2.0 | 16,199 |
| PeerTube | Under-an-hour setup | Hard | 2,048 MB | AGPL-3.0 | 15,361 |
| Audiobookshelf | ≈5-minute setup | Easy | 256 MB | GPL-3.0 | 14,638 |
| Radarr | ≈5-minute setup | Medium | 100 MB | GPL-3.0-only | 14,568 |
Quick picks
- Most adopted: Jellyfin (58,066 GitHub stars).
- Lightest footprint: qBittorrent (from 50 MB RAM, against 2,048 MB for the heaviest here).
- Fastest to deploy: Jellyfin (verified single-container compose).
- Licensing: 24 of 76 use MIT; check the rest individually if you plan to modify and redistribute.
Every option here is open-source and self-hostable, tagged Multi-User within the media servers category. Deploy effort is graded from published container recipes, not vendor claims — see the methodology.
Keep exploring
Head-to-head: Multi-User media servers
- Airsonic-Advanced vs Ampache
- Airsonic-Advanced vs Black Candy
- Airsonic-Advanced vs Funkwhale
- Airsonic-Advanced vs Koel
- Airsonic-Advanced vs Navidrome
- Ampache vs Black Candy
- Ampache vs Funkwhale
- Ampache vs Koel
- Ampache vs Navidrome
- AntennaPod gpodder Sync Server Nextcloud GPodder vs gpodder.net (mygpo)
- AzuraCast vs LibreTime
- Black Candy vs Funkwhale