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Also covers docker and linux · open source
dizqueTV creates live TV channels from personal media and exposes streams through a simulated HDHomeRun tuner or generated M3U URL.
Alternatives
The Best NextPVR Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives2 free · 20 open source
Looking for something like NextPVR? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 20 are open source.
NextPVR records, plays, and streams live television as a whole-home digital video recorder.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestiondizqueTVdizqueTV creates live TV channels from personal media and…Free or freemium optionAudionAudion plays a local music collection with synced lyrics…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dizqueTV | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 2 | Audion | Free | Not stated | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 3 | Tunarr | — | Not stated | Web |
| 4 | xTeVe | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 5 | ansible-hms-docker | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Tunarr | — | Yes | macOS |
| 7 | Polaris | — | Yes | Android, Linux, Windows |
| 8 | MovieNight | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Dispatcharr | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Streama | — | Yes | — |
All NextPVR alternatives
2
Also covers docker, linux, and media · same kind of website · free
Audion plays a local music collection with synced lyrics, themes, and plugins, and supports offline use.
3
Tunarr
tunarr.comAlso covers docker and media · same kind of website
Tunarr creates live TV channels from media on Plex or Jellyfin servers, with channel configuration through a web interface.
4
Also covers docker, linux, and media · open source
xTeVe proxies M3U playlists for Plex DVR and Emby Live TV, with options to merge and update M3U and XMLTV files.
5
Also covers docker and media · open source
This Ansible playbook automates a home media server stack running in Docker, with options including GPU acceleration and SSL.
6
Also covers docker · open source
Tunarr creates live TV channels from personal media managed by Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, or NFO files.
7
Also covers docker and linux · open source
Polaris streams a personal music collection to computers and mobile devices.
8
Also covers docker and media · open source
MovieNight provides a single-instance server for video streaming with integrated chat.
9
Also covers docker and media · open source
Dispatcharr describes itself as a companion for managing IPTV and streams.
10
Also covers docker and media · open source
Streama offers a self-hosted streaming media server, with setup instructions and documentation linked from the project.
11
Also covers docker and media · open source
Jellyfin’s server backend and API support collecting, managing, and streaming personal media from a server.
12
Also covers docker and linux · open source
Swing Music is a self-hosted player for local audio files, according to its project description.
13
Also covers docker · open source
Gonic streams music through a server implementing the Subsonic API as free software.
14
Also covers docker, linux, and media · open source
Ombi lets users request movies or TV shows for Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin.
15
Also covers docker and media · open source
Reiverr combines an interface for Jellyfin and TMDB with Radarr and Sonarr, and describes itself as a replacement for Overseerr.
16
Also covers docker and media · open source
Seerr manages media requests and discovery for Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby.
17
Also covers docker · open source
ytdl-sub automates media downloads and metadata generation with yt-dlp.
18
Also covers docker · open source
Run a self-hosted virtual browser in Docker with Neko, which uses WebRTC.
19
Also covers docker · open source
Kyoo runs as a self-hosted server for movies, series, and anime, with automatic scanning and metadata matching.
20
Also covers docker · open source
Airsonic-refix provides a modern web interface for Subsonic-compatible music servers.
21
Also covers docker · open source
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.
22
Also covers docker · open source
LedFx generates real-time audio effects for supported network-connected LED devices.
23
Also covers media · same kind of website · free
Kodi is a media center for browsing and playing videos, music, photos, and podcasts on Windows and home theater PCs.
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Strawberry
strawberrymusicplayer.orgAlso covers linux and media · same kind of website
Strawberry organizes and plays digital music collections on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and can stream radio.
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What is the best alternative to NextPVR?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to NextPVR are dizqueTV, Audion, and Tunarr.
Is there a free alternative to NextPVR?
Yes. Audion and Xbox Kodi are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to NextPVR?
Yes: dizqueTV, xTeVe, ansible-hms-docker, and Tunarr.
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