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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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The Best ncmpc++ Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 24 open source
Looking for something like ncmpc++? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 24 are open source.
ncmpc++ provides an MPD client through a feature-rich ncurses interface.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionReiverrReiverr combines an interface for Jellyfin and TMDB with…Another optionjellyfin-desktopJellyfin Desktop is a desktop client built with Qt…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reiverr | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | jellyfin-desktop | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 3 | Museeks | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 4 | Aonsoku | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | plex-for-kodi | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | ThumbFast | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 7 | Synko | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Streamyfin | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Findroid | — | Yes | Android |
| 10 | Jellyfin Vue | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
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Jellyfin Desktop is a desktop client built with Qt WebEngine and libmpv, with downloads listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Museeks provides a cross-platform music player with a simple interface, according to its project description.
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Use Aonsoku as a desktop client for Navidrome and Subsonic servers, built with React and Electron.
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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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ThumbFast generates on-the-fly thumbnails for mpv and is designed to work alongside an interface script.
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Synko implements a minimal Syncplay client as a Kodi service for synchronized movie playback.
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Streamyfin provides a modern client for connecting to a Jellyfin media server.
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Browse and play movies and series from Jellyfin with Findroid, a native Android client.
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Jellyfin Vue offers an experimental alternative browser client for Jellyfin, written in Vue.js and marked as not feature-complete.
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This Seerr mobile app is a media request and discovery client for Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby.
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Feishin provides a modern client for playing music from self-hosted services.
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uosc adds a proximity-based on-screen interface to the mpv media player.
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Control MPD from a configurable terminal client with rmpc, which supports album art via terminal image protocols.
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MPC-QT reimplements much of the Media Player Classic interface with Qt and uses libmpv for video playback.
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Plezy provides a cross-platform client for Plex and Jellyfin, built with Flutter.
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Airsonic-refix provides a modern web interface for Subsonic-compatible music servers.
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Also covers media and open source
Blink provides a desktop client for Jellyfin and is built with Tauri and React, according to its project description.
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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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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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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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What is the best alternative to ncmpc++?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to ncmpc++ are Reiverr, jellyfin-desktop, and Museeks.
Are there open-source alternatives to ncmpc++?
Yes: Reiverr, jellyfin-desktop, Museeks, and Aonsoku.
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