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Also covers media · open source
Astra plays music with gapless playback, parametric EQ, AutoEQ import, and real-time DSP visualizers.
Alternatives
The Best Astra Alternatives in 2026
8 alternatives0 free · 5 open source
Looking for something like Astra? Here are 8 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 5 are open source.
Astra combines desktop music playback with bit-perfect output, visualizers, a 20-band parametric EQ, and synchronized multi-room sound.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionAstraAstra plays music with gapless playback, parametric EQ…Another optionMzeloMzelo lets friends watch movies, YouTube, and anime…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astra | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Mzelo | — | Not stated | Android, Web |
| 3 | SPlayer | — | Not stated | iOS, Web |
| 4 | SnapCast | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Synko | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Kawaii-Player | — | Yes | Linux |
| 7 | Namida | — | Not stated | Android |
| 8 | Exaile | — | Yes | — |
All Astra alternatives
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Mzelo
mzelo.comAlso covers media · same kind of website
Mzelo lets friends watch movies, YouTube, and anime together in synchronized rooms with chat, voice, and video hangouts.
3
SPlayer
splayer.orgAlso covers macos and media · same kind of website
SPlayer combines multimedia playback with speech recognition and subtitle translation, plus playlist and playback controls.
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Also covers media · open source
Snapcast synchronizes audio playback across rooms, according to its project description.
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Also covers media · open source
Synko implements a minimal Syncplay client as a Kodi service for synchronized movie playback.
6
Also covers linux · open source
Kawaii-Player combines multimedia playback, media library management, and a portable media server with PC-to-PC casting.
7
Namida
github.com/namidaco/namidaAlso covers media
Namida combines music and video playback with YouTube support in a Flutter-based app.
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Also covers media · open source
Exaile combines cross-platform music playback with music library management capabilities.
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What is the best alternative to Astra?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Astra are Astra, Mzelo, and SPlayer.
Are there open-source alternatives to Astra?
Yes: Astra, SnapCast, Synko, and Kawaii-Player.
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