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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.
Alternatives
The Best WatchParty Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives4 free · 11 open source
Looking for something like WatchParty? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 4 are free or have a free plan and 11 are open source.
About WatchPartywatchparty.me
VisitWatchParty lets friends watch the same YouTube video, personal video, or virtual browser stream while chatting and reacting in real time.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionMzeloMzelo lets friends watch movies, YouTube, and anime…Free or freemium optionSyncplaySyncplay synchronizes video playback across media players…Open source optionAstraAstra plays music with gapless playback, parametric EQ…Another optionLedFxLedFx drives real-time audio effects on network-connected…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mzelo | — | Not stated | Android, Web |
| 2 | LedFx | — | Not stated | Linux, Web, Windows |
| 3 | Syncplay | Free | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 4 | Caracal Club | — | Not stated | Web |
| 5 | Metastream | — | Not stated | Web |
| 6 | Lyrion | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 7 | Watch2Gether | — | Not stated | Web |
| 8 | Astra | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Rave | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 10 | Ledfx | — | Yes | — |
All WatchParty alternatives
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LedFx
docs.ledfx.app/en/stableAlso covers media · same kind of website
LedFx drives real-time audio effects on network-connected LED devices.
3
Also covers media · same kind of website · free
Syncplay synchronizes video playback across media players so groups with the same videos can watch together over the internet.
4
Caracal Club
caracal.clubAlso covers media · same kind of website
Caracal provides a shared browser for hosting watch parties with friends around TV shows, movies, and anime.
5
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.
6
Lyrion
lyrion.orgAlso covers media · same kind of website
Lyrion Music Server controls and streams music to compatible physical and virtual audio players.
7
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.
8
Also covers media · open source
Astra plays music with gapless playback, parametric EQ, AutoEQ import, and real-time DSP visualizers.
9
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.
10
Open source
LedFx generates real-time audio effects for supported network-connected LED devices.
11
panoptic
panoptic.liveAlso covers media · same kind of website
Panoptic combines simultaneous video streams from services such as YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Kick, and Rumble into a viewing mix.
12
Open source
Watch videos in sync with friends using SyncWatch, a browser extension that lists support for Firefox, Chrome, and Opera.
13
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.
14
Also covers media · same kind of website · free
Stream a personal media collection to devices on a home network with Gerbera, a media server with optional on-the-fly transcoding.
15
Swing
swingmx.comAlso covers media
Swing Music is a self-hosted streaming server for playing a personal music collection.
16
Also covers media · same kind of website · free
Navidrome streams a personal music collection through a web interface and compatible mobile apps.
17
Also covers media · open source · free
Frames streams MP4 files from local storage and providers such as S3, Dropbox, and Google Drive through a React and NestJS service.
18
Also covers media · open source
mStream syncs and streams a personal music library between devices through a self-hosted server.
19
Also covers media · open source
Extensions for PotPlayer to watch Twitch streams without streamlinks or any crap.
20
Also covers media · open source
Black Candy runs a self-hosted music streaming server for listening to a personal music collection.
21
Also covers media · open source
Jellyfin’s server backend and API support collecting, managing, and streaming personal media from a server.
22
Open source
dizqueTV creates live TV channels from personal media and exposes streams through a simulated HDHomeRun tuner or generated M3U URL.
23
Open source
Homehost streams a personal collection of movies, TV shows, and music across a home network as a self-hosted app.
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Open source
Polaris streams a personal music collection to computers and mobile devices.
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What is the best alternative to WatchParty?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to WatchParty are Mzelo, LedFx, and Syncplay.
Is there a free alternative to WatchParty?
Yes. Syncplay, Gerbera, and Navidrome are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to WatchParty?
Yes: Astra, Ledfx, SyncWatch, and Frames.
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