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StreamLink
streamlink.github.ioAlso covers media and python
Extract streams from services and send them to a video player of choice with Streamlink, a command-line utility.
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The Best streamlink Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 22 open source
Looking for something like streamlink? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 22 are open source.
About streamlinkgithub.com/streamlink/streamlink
VisitStreamlink pipes streams from supported services into a media player through its command-line utility and Python library.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionStreamLinkExtract streams from services and send them to a video…Open source optionquodlibetQuod Libet is a music player and library manager for Linux…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | StreamLink | — | Not stated | Web |
| 2 | quodlibet | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 3 | Ledfx | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | Dispatcharr | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | MoonPlayer | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 6 | Syncplay | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | gridplayer | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | MPV SponsorBlock | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | mpv-autosub | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 10 | Plex Kodi Connect | — | Yes | — |
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Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Quod Libet is a music player and library manager for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
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Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
LedFx generates real-time audio effects for supported network-connected LED devices.
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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Dispatcharr describes itself as a companion for managing IPTV and streams.
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Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
MoonPlayer plays online videos from YouTube and Bilibili, can download them, and also opens local videos.
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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Syncplay synchronizes playback position and play state across media players such as mpv, VLC, MPC-HC, and MPC-BE over the internet.
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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Play multiple videos side by side with gridplayer, a desktop video player project.
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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
This mpv script ports SponsorBlock to the player and skips sponsored segments in YouTube videos.
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Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
mpv-autosub automatically downloads subtitles when opening a video if suitable subtitles are not already present.
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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
PlexKodiConnect synchronizes media from a Plex server into Kodi’s native database for browsing through Kodi.
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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Exaile combines cross-platform music playback with music library management capabilities.
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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
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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Also covers media, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Synko implements a minimal Syncplay client as a Kodi service for synchronized movie playback.
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Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
ytdl-sub automates media downloads and metadata generation with yt-dlp.
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Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
Kyoo runs as a self-hosted server for movies, series, and anime, with automatic scanning and metadata matching.
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Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
ImPlay offers cross-platform desktop media playback built on mpv and ImGui, with scripting and command-line options.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Extensions for PotPlayer to watch Twitch streams without streamlinks or any crap.
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Mopidy
mopidy.comAlso covers linux, media, and python
Mopidy serves music from local files, radio, and supported services, with control through MPD or web clients.
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Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Synchronize subtitles automatically for mpv with AutoSubSync MPV, which lists ffsubsync and alass as supported backends.
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Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Rise Media Player brings together playback for videos, music, discs, and streaming services in a WinUI application.
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Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Musikcube combines a terminal music player with an audio engine, metadata indexer, and server in C++.
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Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Museeks provides a cross-platform music player with a simple interface, according to its project description.
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Also covers 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.
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Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
MPC-QT reimplements much of the Media Player Classic interface with Qt and uses libmpv for video playback.
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What is the best alternative to streamlink?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to streamlink are StreamLink, quodlibet, and Ledfx.
Are there open-source alternatives to streamlink?
Yes: quodlibet, Ledfx, Dispatcharr, and MoonPlayer.
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