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Indie alternatives to Plex
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Plex does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiobookshelf | Free | Yes | Yes | Self-hosted, Android, iOS, Web |
| Jellyfin | Free | Yes | Yes | Self-hosted, Web, Android, iOS |
| Emby | Free plan | – | Yes | Self-hosted, Web, iOS, Android |
The alternatives
1. Audiobookshelf
Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server
Audiobookshelf streams your audiobook and podcast library to web and mobile apps with progress sync.
Free · Self-hosted, Android, iOS, Web · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Plex?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Audiobookshelf, Jellyfin and Emby.
Is there an open-source alternative to Plex?
Audiobookshelf and Jellyfin are open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Plex?
Yes: Audiobookshelf, Jellyfin and Emby can run on your own server.
What makes these alternatives to Plex “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Plex.
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