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Also covers docker · open source
Tunarr creates live TV channels from personal media managed by Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, or NFO files.
Alternatives
The Best Tunarr Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives2 free · 20 open source
Looking for something like Tunarr? 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.
Tunarr creates live TV channels from media on Plex or Jellyfin servers, with channel configuration through a web interface.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionTunarrTunarr creates live TV channels from personal media managed…Free or freemium optionAudionAudion plays a local music collection with synced lyrics…Another optiondizqueTVdizqueTV creates live TV channels from personal media and…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunarr | — | Yes | macOS |
| 2 | dizqueTV | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 3 | xTeVe | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 4 | NextPVR | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 5 | Seerr | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Ombi | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Reiverr | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Jellyfin | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Web UI | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | DockSTARTer | — | Yes | — |
All Tunarr alternatives
2
Also covers docker · open source
dizqueTV creates live TV channels from personal media and exposes streams through a simulated HDHomeRun tuner or generated M3U URL.
3
Also covers docker 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.
4
NextPVR
nextpvr.comAlso covers docker and media · same kind of website
NextPVR records, plays, and streams live television as a whole-home digital video recorder.
5
Also covers docker and media · open source
Seerr manages media requests and discovery for Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby.
6
Also covers docker and media · open source
Ombi lets users request movies or TV shows for Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin.
7
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.
8
Also covers docker and media · open source
Jellyfin’s server backend and API support collecting, managing, and streaming personal media from a server.
9
Also covers docker · open source
Airsonic-refix provides a modern web interface for Subsonic-compatible music servers.
10
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.
11
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.
12
Also covers docker and media · open source
Streama offers a self-hosted streaming media server, with setup instructions and documentation linked from the project.
13
Also covers docker and media · same kind of website · free
Audion plays a local music collection with synced lyrics, themes, and plugins, and supports offline use.
14
Also covers docker and media · open source
MovieNight provides a single-instance server for video streaming with integrated chat.
15
Also covers docker · open source
Kyoo runs as a self-hosted server for movies, series, and anime, with automatic scanning and metadata matching.
16
Also covers docker · open source
Gonic streams music through a server implementing the Subsonic API as free software.
17
Also covers docker and media · open source
Dispatcharr describes itself as a companion for managing IPTV and streams.
18
Also covers docker · open source
ytdl-sub automates media downloads and metadata generation with yt-dlp.
19
Also covers docker · open source
Swing Music is a self-hosted player for local audio files, according to its project description.
20
Also covers docker · open source
Run a self-hosted virtual browser in Docker with Neko, which uses WebRTC.
21
Also covers docker · open source
Polaris streams a personal music collection to computers and mobile devices.
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
ErsatzTV turns a personal media library into custom live TV channels, with channel scheduling and an electronic program guide.
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Emby
emby.mediaAlso covers media · same kind of website
Emby organizes and streams videos, music, photos, and live TV from a personal media server to connected devices.
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What is the best alternative to Tunarr?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Tunarr are Tunarr, dizqueTV, and xTeVe.
Is there a free alternative to Tunarr?
Yes. Audion and ErsatzTV are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Tunarr?
Yes: Tunarr, dizqueTV, xTeVe, and Seerr.
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