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Also covers media and streaming · open source
Black Candy runs a self-hosted music streaming server for listening to a personal music collection.
Alternatives
The Best Metastream Alternatives in 2026
14 alternatives1 free · 5 open source
Looking for something like Metastream? Here are 14 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 5 are open source.
About Metastreamgetmetastream.com
VisitMetastream lets friends watch or listen together by creating a session, sharing an invite code, and queuing media URLs.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionBlack CandyBlack Candy runs a self-hosted music streaming server for…Free or freemium optionSyncplaySyncplay synchronizes video playback across media players…Another optionTroyPointTROYPOINT publishes tutorials, news, and reviews about…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Candy | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | TroyPoint | — | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | SnapCast | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | gridplayer | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Audion | — | Yes | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| 6 | Mzelo | — | Not stated | Android, Web |
| 7 | Metastream | — | Not stated | — |
| 8 | WatchParty | — | Not stated | Web |
| 9 | Caracal Club | — | Not stated | Web |
| 10 | Syncplay | Free | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
All Metastream alternatives
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TroyPoint
troypoint.comAlso covers media and streaming · same kind of website
TROYPOINT publishes tutorials, news, and reviews about streaming and home technology.
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Also covers media and streaming · open source
Snapcast synchronizes audio playback across rooms, according to its project description.
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Also covers media and streaming · open source
Play multiple videos side by side with gridplayer, a desktop video player project.
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Also covers media and streaming · open source
Audion plays local music libraries with synchronized lyrics, themes, and plugins in an open-source app.
6
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.
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Metastream
github.com/samuelmaddock/metastreamAlso covers media
Metastream synchronizes streaming media across Chromium and Firefox, with sessions, chat, a shared queue, and host-managed playback permissions.
8
WatchParty
watchparty.meAlso covers media · same kind of website
WatchParty lets friends watch the same YouTube video, personal video, or virtual browser stream while chatting and reacting in real time.
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Caracal Club
caracal.clubAlso covers media · same kind of website
Caracal provides a shared browser for hosting watch parties with friends around TV shows, movies, and anime.
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Also covers media · same kind of website · free
Syncplay synchronizes video playback across media players so groups with the same videos can watch together over the internet.
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cytube
cytu.beAlso covers media · same kind of website
CyTube hosts public channels where groups can watch synchronized media together.
12
Watch2Gether
w2g.tvAlso covers media · same kind of website
Watch2Gether lets users create a room and watch videos together, with support for services including YouTube and Vimeo.
13
Rave
rave.ioAlso covers media · same kind of website
Rave lets groups watch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, and other listed services together across Mac, iPhone, Android, and Windows.
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Open source
Watch videos in sync with friends using SyncWatch, a browser extension that lists support for Firefox, Chrome, and Opera.
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SnapCast24 alternativesCaracal Club11 alternativesBlack Candy24 alternativesgridplayer24 alternativesSyncWatch24 alternativesMzelo12 alternatives
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What is the best alternative to Metastream?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Metastream are Black Candy, TroyPoint, and SnapCast.
Is there a free alternative to Metastream?
Yes. Syncplay is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Metastream?
Yes: Black Candy, SnapCast, gridplayer, and Audion.
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