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Open source
Kyoo runs as a self-hosted server for movies, series, and anime, with automatic scanning and metadata matching.
Alternatives
The Best Seanime Alternatives in 2026
14 alternatives1 free · 10 open source
Looking for something like Seanime? Here are 14 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 10 are open source.
Seanime supports self-hosted anime and manga libraries for streaming, tracking, and management, including AniList matching.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionKyooKyoo runs as a self-hosted server for movies, series, and…Free or freemium optionPlezyPlezy connects to Plex and Jellyfin libraries for…Another optionkoelKoel lets users host and stream their own music collection…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyoo | — | Yes | Android |
| 2 | koel | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 3 | Simkl | — | Not stated | Web |
| 4 | Swing | — | Not stated | Web, Windows, macOS |
| 5 | Flower's MPV Config | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 6 | Plezy | Freemium | Not stated | Android, iOS, Linux |
| 7 | mStream | — | Yes | Android, iOS, Web |
| 8 | Black Candy | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Streama | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Homehost | — | Yes | — |
All Seanime alternatives
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koel
koel.devAlso covers media · same kind of website
Koel lets users host and stream their own music collection through a self-hosted server.
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Simkl
simkl.comAlso covers media · same kind of website
Simkl tracks movies, anime, and TV shows, including what users are watching and episodes they may have missed.
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Swing
swingmx.comAlso covers media
Swing Music is a self-hosted streaming server for playing a personal music collection.
5
Also covers media · open source
Flower’s MPV Config provides mpv settings for movies, TV, and anime, with scripts that include a manga reader and playback tools.
6
Also covers media · same kind of website · free plan
Plezy connects to Plex and Jellyfin libraries for streaming, with listed support for HDR, Dolby Vision, and offline downloads.
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Also covers media · open source
mStream syncs and streams a personal music library between devices through a self-hosted server.
8
Also covers media · open source
Black Candy runs a self-hosted music streaming server for listening to a personal music collection.
9
Also covers media · open source
Streama offers a self-hosted streaming media server, with setup instructions and documentation linked from the project.
10
Open source
Homehost streams a personal collection of movies, TV shows, and music across a home network as a self-hosted app.
11
Open source
Swing Music is a self-hosted player for local audio files, according to its project description.
12
Also covers media · open source
Organize media collections and access or play them remotely with Dim, a self-hosted media manager.
13
Also covers media · open source
Feishin provides a modern client for playing music from self-hosted services.
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Open source
Run a self-hosted virtual browser in Docker with Neko, which uses WebRTC.
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What is the best alternative to Seanime?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Seanime are Kyoo, koel, and Simkl.
Is there a free alternative to Seanime?
Yes. Plezy is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Seanime?
Yes: Kyoo, Flower's MPV Config, mStream, and Black Candy.
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