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AniSD
github.com/Sirosky/Upscale-Hub/releases/tag/An…Also covers media · same kind of open-source project
The AniSD release is an experimental ArtCNN shader model for standard-definition anime content.
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The Best ArtCNN Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 21 open source
Looking for something like ArtCNN? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 21 are open source.
ArtCNN collects single-image super-resolution models aimed at anime content, with architectures designed for different uses.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionAniSDThe AniSD release is an experimental ArtCNN shader model…Open source optionMovieNightMovieNight provides a single-instance server for video…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AniSD | — | Not stated | — |
| 2 | MovieNight | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | ThumbFast | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 4 | Jellyfin | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Flower's MPV Config | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 6 | Kyoo | — | Yes | Android |
| 7 | Ani4k | — | Not stated | — |
| 8 | FSR | — | Not stated | Web |
| 9 | Rmpc | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | ansible-hms-docker | — | Yes | — |
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
MovieNight provides a single-instance server for video streaming with integrated chat.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
ThumbFast generates on-the-fly thumbnails for mpv and is designed to work alongside an interface script.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Jellyfin’s server backend and API support collecting, managing, and streaming personal media from a server.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Flower’s MPV Config provides mpv settings for movies, TV, and anime, with scripts that include a manga reader and playback tools.
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Kyoo runs as a self-hosted server for movies, series, and anime, with automatic scanning and metadata matching.
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Ani4k
github.com/Sirosky/Upscale-Hub/releases/tag/An…Also covers media · same kind of open-source project
The Ani4K release is an ArtCNN GLSL shader for anime upscaling, included among image and video upscaling resources.
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FSR
gist.github.com/agyild/82219c545228d70c5604f86…Also covers media
This GitHub gist provides an AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution GLSL shader for use with mpv.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Control MPD from a configurable terminal client with rmpc, which supports album art via terminal image protocols.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
This Ansible playbook automates a home media server stack running in Docker, with options including GPU acceleration and SSL.
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Ombi lets users request movies or TV shows for Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Dispatcharr describes itself as a companion for managing IPTV and streams.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
PlexKodiConnect synchronizes media from a Plex server into Kodi’s native database for browsing through Kodi.
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Screenbox provides media playback through LibVLC on Windows and Xbox consoles.
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Reiverr combines an interface for Jellyfin and TMDB with Radarr and Sonarr, and describes itself as a replacement for Overseerr.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Jellyfin Desktop is a desktop client built with Qt WebEngine and libmpv, with downloads listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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This GLSL shader predicts chroma from luma using a linear regression method and combines it with a standard resampling filter.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Snapcast synchronizes audio playback across rooms, according to its project description.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Museeks provides a cross-platform music player with a simple interface, according to its project description.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Black Candy runs a self-hosted music streaming server for listening to a personal music collection.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Use Aonsoku as a desktop client for Navidrome and Subsonic servers, built with React and Electron.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Seerr manages media requests and discovery for Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Serve files from a directory over UPnP DLNA with DMS, a media server that includes basic video transcoding.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
MPC-BE is a Windows player for audio and video files, derived from Media Player Classic code.
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What is the best alternative to ArtCNN?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to ArtCNN are AniSD, MovieNight, and ThumbFast.
Are there open-source alternatives to ArtCNN?
Yes: MovieNight, ThumbFast, Jellyfin, and Flower's MPV Config.
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