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Also covers docker, linux, 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.
Alternatives
The Best Polaris Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives1 free · 21 open source
Looking for something like Polaris? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 21 are open source.
Polaris streams a personal music collection to computers and mobile devices.
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…Another optionMusicBeeMusicBee organizes, finds, and plays music files on Windows…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dizqueTV | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 2 | MusicBee | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 3 | Jellyfin | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | Ledfx | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Tunarr | — | Yes | macOS |
| 6 | Swingmusic | — | Yes | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 7 | Gonic | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Dispatcharr | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | MovieNight | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Streama | — | Yes | — |
All Polaris alternatives
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MusicBee
getmusicbee.comAlso covers computer
MusicBee organizes, finds, and plays music files on Windows computers, portable devices, and the web.
3
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.
4
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
LedFx generates real-time audio effects for supported network-connected LED devices.
5
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Tunarr creates live TV channels from personal media managed by Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, or NFO files.
6
Also covers docker, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Swing Music is a self-hosted player for local audio files, according to its project description.
7
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Gonic streams music through a server implementing the Subsonic API as free software.
8
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Dispatcharr describes itself as a companion for managing IPTV and streams.
9
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
MovieNight provides a single-instance server for video streaming with integrated chat.
10
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Streama offers a self-hosted streaming media server, with setup instructions and documentation linked from the project.
11
Also covers docker, linux, 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.
12
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Kyoo runs as a self-hosted server for movies, series, and anime, with automatic scanning and metadata matching.
13
Also covers docker, linux, 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
Airsonic-refix provides a modern web interface for Subsonic-compatible music servers.
15
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.
16
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
ytdl-sub automates media downloads and metadata generation with yt-dlp.
17
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Run a self-hosted virtual browser in Docker with Neko, which uses WebRTC.
18
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.
19
Also covers docker and open source · 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.
20
Also covers docker and open source
Seerr manages media requests and discovery for Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby.
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NextPVR
nextpvr.comAlso covers docker and linux
NextPVR records, plays, and streams live television as a whole-home digital video recorder.
22
Also covers open source
mStream syncs and streams a personal music library between devices through a self-hosted server.
23
Also covers docker and linux · free
Audion plays a local music collection with synced lyrics, themes, and plugins, and supports offline use.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
VLC plays multimedia files, discs, streams, and devices, and can also convert, encode, and stream media.
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What is the best alternative to Polaris?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Polaris are dizqueTV, MusicBee, and Jellyfin.
Is there a free alternative to Polaris?
Yes. Audion is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Polaris?
Yes: dizqueTV, Jellyfin, Ledfx, and Tunarr.
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