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MotionMonkey
omega.gg/MotionMonkeyAlso covers media · same kind of website
Use MotionMonkey, a touch-focused semantic player, to find and stream internet videos from text queries.
Alternatives
The Best Ampache Alternatives in 2026
10 alternatives2 free · 5 open source
Looking for something like Ampache? Here are 10 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 5 are open source.
Ampache streams and manages music and video collections through a web interface, with access from internet-enabled devices.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionMotionMonkeyUse MotionMonkey, a touch-focused semantic player, to find…Free or freemium optionGerberaStream a personal media collection to devices on a home…Open source optionmStreammStream syncs and streams a personal music library between…Another optionEmbyEmby organizes and streams videos, music, photos, and live…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MotionMonkey | — | Not stated | Web |
| 2 | Emby | — | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | Gerbera | Free | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 4 | Universal Media Server | — | Not stated | Web |
| 5 | Navidrome | Free | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 6 | mStream | — | Yes | Android, iOS, Web |
| 7 | Dispatcharr | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Vlc | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Polaris | — | Yes | Android, Linux, Windows |
| 10 | Jellyfin | — | Yes | — |
All Ampache alternatives
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Emby
emby.mediaAlso covers media · same kind of website
Emby organizes and streams videos, music, photos, and live TV from a personal media server to connected devices.
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Also covers media · same kind of website
Stream a personal media collection to devices on a home network with Gerbera, a media server with optional on-the-fly transcoding.
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Universal Media Server
universalmediaserver.comAlso covers media · same kind of website
Universal Media Server streams media to devices including TVs, phones, game consoles, computers, and audio receivers.
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Also covers media · same kind of website
Navidrome streams a personal music collection through a web interface and compatible mobile apps.
6
Also covers media · open source
mStream syncs and streams a personal music library between devices through a self-hosted server.
7
Also covers media · open source
Dispatcharr describes itself as a companion for managing IPTV and streams.
8
Also covers media · open source
VLC plays multimedia files, discs, streams, and devices, and can also convert, encode, and stream media.
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Open source
Polaris streams a personal music collection to computers and mobile devices.
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Also covers media · open source
Jellyfin’s server backend and API support collecting, managing, and streaming personal media from a server.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Dispatcharr24 alternativesMotionMonkey10 alternativesUniversal Media Server16 alternativesNavidrome13 alternativesmStream24 alternativesVlc24 alternatives
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What is the best alternative to Ampache?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Ampache are MotionMonkey, Emby, and Gerbera.
Is there a free alternative to Ampache?
Yes. Gerbera and Navidrome are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Ampache?
Yes: mStream, Dispatcharr, Vlc, and Polaris.
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