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Also covers media · open source
Syncplay synchronizes playback position and play state across media players such as mpv, VLC, MPC-HC, and MPC-BE over the internet.
Alternatives
The Best Syncplay Alternatives in 2026
17 alternatives0 free · 7 open source
Looking for something like Syncplay? Here are 17 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 7 are open source.
Syncplay synchronizes video playback across media players so groups with the same videos can watch together over the internet.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionSyncplaySyncplay synchronizes playback position and play state…Another optionRaveRave lets groups watch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syncplay | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Rave | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 3 | cytube | — | Not stated | Web |
| 4 | OpenTogetherTube | — | Not stated | Web |
| 5 | WatchParty | — | Not stated | Web |
| 6 | Mzelo | — | Not stated | Android, Web |
| 7 | Watch2Gether | — | Not stated | Web |
| 8 | Metastream | — | Not stated | Web |
| 9 | MotionMonkey | — | Not stated | Web |
| 10 | Rise Media Player | — | Yes | Windows |
All Syncplay alternatives
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Rave
rave.ioAlso covers media · same kind of website
Rave lets groups watch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, and other listed services together across Mac, iPhone, Android, and Windows.
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cytube
cytu.beAlso covers media · same kind of website
CyTube hosts public channels where groups can watch synchronized media together.
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OpenTogetherTube
opentogethertube.comAlso covers media · same kind of website
OpenTogetherTube synchronizes online video playback for groups, with optional voting and no sign-up requirement.
5
WatchParty
watchparty.meAlso covers media · same kind of website
WatchParty lets friends watch the same YouTube video, personal video, or virtual browser stream while chatting and reacting in real time.
6
Mzelo
mzelo.comAlso covers media · same kind of website
Mzelo lets friends watch movies, YouTube, and anime together in synchronized rooms with chat, voice, and video hangouts.
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Watch2Gether
w2g.tvAlso covers media · same kind of website
Watch2Gether lets users create a room and watch videos together, with support for services including YouTube and Vimeo.
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Metastream
getmetastream.comAlso covers media · same kind of website
Metastream lets friends watch or listen together by creating a session, sharing an invite code, and queuing media URLs.
9
MotionMonkey
omega.gg/MotionMonkeyAlso covers media · same kind of website
Use MotionMonkey, a touch-focused semantic player, to find and stream internet videos from text queries.
10
Also covers media · open source
Rise Media Player brings together playback for videos, music, discs, and streaming services in a WinUI application.
11
Also covers media · open source
Synko implements a minimal Syncplay client as a Kodi service for synchronized movie playback.
12
Metastream
github.com/samuelmaddock/metastreamAlso covers media
Metastream synchronizes streaming media across Chromium and Firefox, with sessions, chat, a shared queue, and host-managed playback permissions.
13
h5player
h5player.anzz.topAlso covers media · same kind of website
Enhance HTML5 video playback on web pages with h5player, a Tampermonkey script that also supports embedded players.
14
Also covers media · open source
Snapcast synchronizes audio playback across rooms, according to its project description.
15
Also covers linux and media · open source
MPC-QT reimplements much of the Media Player Classic interface with Qt and uses libmpv for video playback.
16
Also covers linux · open source
Kawaii-Player combines multimedia playback, media library management, and a portable media server with PC-to-PC casting.
17
Also covers linux and media · open source
Strawberry provides music playback through its player project, with source code and releases on GitHub.
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What is the best alternative to Syncplay?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Syncplay are Syncplay, Rave, and cytube.
Are there open-source alternatives to Syncplay?
Yes: Syncplay, Rise Media Player, Synko, and SnapCast.
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