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Also covers docker, open source, and self hosted · same kind of open-source project
Swing Music is a self-hosted player for local audio files, according to its project description.
Alternatives
The Best Neko Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 23 open source
Looking for something like Neko? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 23 are open source.
Run a self-hosted virtual browser in Docker with Neko, which uses WebRTC.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionSwingmusicSwing Music is a self-hosted player for local audio files…Another optionKyooKyoo runs as a self-hosted server for movies, series, and…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swingmusic | — | Yes | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 2 | Kyoo | — | Yes | Android |
| 3 | Streama | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | DockSTARTer | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Web UI | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Gonic | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Tunarr | — | Yes | macOS |
| 8 | Black Candy | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Homehost | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Feishin | — | Yes | — |
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2
Also covers docker, open source, and self hosted · same kind of open-source project
Kyoo runs as a self-hosted server for movies, series, and anime, with automatic scanning and metadata matching.
3
Also covers docker, open source, and self hosted · same kind of open-source project
Streama offers a self-hosted streaming media server, with setup instructions and documentation linked from the project.
4
Also covers docker, open source, and self hosted · same kind of open-source project
DockSTARTer helps configure a system for running apps in Docker, with setup guidance and options to use it as a starting point for Docker configuration.
5
Also covers docker, open source, and self hosted · same kind of open-source project
Airsonic-refix provides a modern web interface for Subsonic-compatible music servers.
6
Also covers docker, open source, and self hosted · same kind of open-source project
Gonic streams music through a server implementing the Subsonic API as free software.
7
Also covers docker, open source, and self hosted · same kind of open-source project
Tunarr creates live TV channels from personal media managed by Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, or NFO files.
8
Also covers open source and self hosted · same kind of open-source project
Black Candy runs a self-hosted music streaming server for listening to a personal music collection.
9
Also covers open source and self hosted · same kind of open-source project
Homehost streams a personal collection of movies, TV shows, and music across a home network as a self-hosted app.
10
Also covers open source and self hosted · same kind of open-source project
Feishin provides a modern client for playing music from self-hosted services.
11
Metastream
github.com/samuelmaddock/metastreamAlso covers webrtc · same kind of open-source project
Metastream synchronizes streaming media across Chromium and Firefox, with sessions, chat, a shared queue, and host-managed playback permissions.
12
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
This Ansible playbook automates a home media server stack running in Docker, with options including GPU acceleration and SSL.
13
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Ombi lets users request movies or TV shows for Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin.
14
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Dispatcharr describes itself as a companion for managing IPTV and streams.
15
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
ytdl-sub automates media downloads and metadata generation with yt-dlp.
16
Also covers docker 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.
17
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
MovieNight provides a single-instance server for video streaming with integrated chat.
18
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
xTeVe proxies M3U playlists for Plex DVR and Emby Live TV, with options to merge and update M3U and XMLTV files.
19
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Polaris streams a personal music collection to computers and mobile devices.
20
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
dizqueTV creates live TV channels from personal media and exposes streams through a simulated HDHomeRun tuner or generated M3U URL.
21
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Jellyfin’s server backend and API support collecting, managing, and streaming personal media from a server.
22
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
LedFx generates real-time audio effects for supported network-connected LED devices.
23
Also covers docker and open source
Seerr manages media requests and discovery for Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby.
24
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Organize media collections and access or play them remotely with Dim, a self-hosted media manager.
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What is the best alternative to Neko?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Neko are Swingmusic, Kyoo, and Streama.
Are there open-source alternatives to Neko?
Yes: Swingmusic, Kyoo, Streama, and DockSTARTer.
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