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Also covers linux, media, and python · open source
Streamlink pipes streams from supported services into a media player through its command-line utility and Python library.
Alternatives
The Best Mopidy Alternatives in 2026
19 alternatives0 free · 16 open source
Looking for something like Mopidy? Here are 19 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 16 are open source.
Mopidy serves music from local files, radio, and supported services, with control through MPD or web clients.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionstreamlinkStreamlink pipes streams from supported services into a…Another optionMoonPlayerMoonPlayer plays online videos from YouTube and Bilibili…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | streamlink | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 2 | MoonPlayer | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 3 | Ledfx | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | plex-for-kodi | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Synko | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Tautulli | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 7 | StreamLink | — | Not stated | Web |
| 8 | mpv-autosub | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 9 | quodlibet | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 10 | Dispatcharr | — | Yes | — |
All Mopidy alternatives
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Also covers linux, media, and python · open source
MoonPlayer plays online videos from YouTube and Bilibili, can download them, and also opens local videos.
3
Also covers python · open source
LedFx generates real-time audio effects for supported network-connected LED devices.
4
Also covers media and python · open source
PlexMod for Kodi is a community modification of the Plex client add-on, with features beyond those in other official Plex clients.
5
Also covers media and python · open source
Synko implements a minimal Syncplay client as a Kodi service for synchronized movie playback.
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Tautulli
tautulli.comAlso covers media and python · same kind of website
Tautulli monitors Plex Media Server activity and tracks statistics, with analytics and notifications described on its site.
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StreamLink
streamlink.github.ioAlso covers media and python · same kind of website
Extract streams from services and send them to a video player of choice with Streamlink, a command-line utility.
8
Also covers linux, media, and python · open source
mpv-autosub automatically downloads subtitles when opening a video if suitable subtitles are not already present.
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Also covers linux and python · open source
Quod Libet is a music player and library manager for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
10
Also covers media and python · open source
Dispatcharr describes itself as a companion for managing IPTV and streams.
11
Also covers media and python · open source
PlexKodiConnect synchronizes media from a Plex server into Kodi’s native database for browsing through Kodi.
12
Also covers media and python · open source
Exaile combines cross-platform music playback with music library management capabilities.
13
Also covers media and python · open source
Play multiple videos side by side with gridplayer, a desktop video player project.
14
Also covers media and python · open source
This mpv script ports SponsorBlock to the player and skips sponsored segments in YouTube videos.
15
Also covers media and python · open source
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 python · open source
ytdl-sub automates media downloads and metadata generation with yt-dlp.
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Also covers python · open source
Kyoo runs as a self-hosted server for movies, series, and anime, with automatic scanning and metadata matching.
18
uView
idruf.comAlso covers media · same kind of website
uView keeps supported online videos and local media visible in a small always-on-top window while you use other apps.
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Also covers media · open source
Control MPD from a configurable terminal client with rmpc, which supports album art via terminal image protocols.
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What is the best alternative to Mopidy?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Mopidy are streamlink, MoonPlayer, and Ledfx.
Are there open-source alternatives to Mopidy?
Yes: streamlink, MoonPlayer, Ledfx, and plex-for-kodi.
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