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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Synko implements a minimal Syncplay client as a Kodi service for synchronized movie playback.
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The Best Exaile Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 23 open source
Looking for something like Exaile? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 23 are open source.
Exaile combines cross-platform music playback with music library management capabilities.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionSynkoSynko implements a minimal Syncplay client as a Kodi…Another optionSyncplaySyncplay synchronizes playback position and play state…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Synko | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Syncplay | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | streamlink | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 4 | Dispatcharr | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Plex Kodi Connect | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | quodlibet | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 7 | gridplayer | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | plex-for-kodi | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | MoonPlayer | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 10 | mpv-autosub | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
All Exaile alternatives
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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Syncplay synchronizes playback position and play state across media players such as mpv, VLC, MPC-HC, and MPC-BE over the internet.
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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Streamlink pipes streams from supported services into a media player through its command-line utility and Python library.
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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Dispatcharr describes itself as a companion for managing IPTV and streams.
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Also covers media, open source, and python · 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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Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
Quod Libet is a music player and library manager for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Play multiple videos side by side with gridplayer, a desktop video player project.
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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
PlexMod for Kodi is a community modification of the Plex client add-on, with features beyond those in other official Plex clients.
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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
MoonPlayer plays online videos from YouTube and Bilibili, can download them, and also opens local videos.
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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
mpv-autosub automatically downloads subtitles when opening a video if suitable subtitles are not already present.
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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
This mpv script ports SponsorBlock to the player and skips sponsored segments in YouTube videos.
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Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
ytdl-sub automates media downloads and metadata generation with yt-dlp.
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Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
Kyoo runs as a self-hosted server for movies, series, and anime, with automatic scanning and metadata matching.
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Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
LedFx generates real-time audio effects for supported network-connected LED devices.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Kawaii-Player combines multimedia playback, media library management, and a portable media server with PC-to-PC casting.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
ImPlay offers cross-platform desktop media playback built on mpv and ImGui, with scripting and command-line options.
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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
Musikcube combines a terminal music player with an audio engine, metadata indexer, and server in C++.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
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
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
Plezy provides a cross-platform client for Plex and Jellyfin, built with Flutter.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Fladder provides a cross-platform frontend for Jellyfin, built with Flutter.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Rise Media Player brings together playback for videos, music, discs, and streaming services in a WinUI application.
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Mopidy
mopidy.comAlso covers media and python
Mopidy serves music from local files, radio, and supported services, with control through MPD or web clients.
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What is the best alternative to Exaile?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Exaile are Synko, Syncplay, and streamlink.
Are there open-source alternatives to Exaile?
Yes: Synko, Syncplay, streamlink, and Dispatcharr.
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