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Also covers docker, 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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The Best Ytdl Sub Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 24 open source
Looking for something like Ytdl Sub? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 24 are open source.
ytdl-sub automates media downloads and metadata generation with yt-dlp.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionKyooKyoo runs as a self-hosted server for movies, series, and…Another optionMusikcubeMusikcube combines a terminal music player with an audio…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyoo | — | Yes | Android |
| 2 | Musikcube | — | Yes | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 3 | Dispatcharr | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | Ledfx | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | ansible-hms-docker | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Streama | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | dizqueTV | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 8 | Swingmusic | — | Yes | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 9 | Ombi | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Neko | — | Yes | — |
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2
Also covers metadata 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++.
3
Also covers docker, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Dispatcharr describes itself as a companion for managing IPTV and streams.
4
Also covers docker, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
LedFx generates real-time audio effects for supported network-connected LED devices.
5
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
This Ansible playbook automates a home media server stack running in Docker, with options including GPU acceleration and SSL.
6
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Streama offers a self-hosted streaming media server, with setup instructions and documentation linked from the project.
7
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
dizqueTV creates live TV channels from personal media and exposes streams through a simulated HDHomeRun tuner or generated M3U URL.
8
Also covers docker 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.
9
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Ombi lets users request movies or TV shows for Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin.
10
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Run a self-hosted virtual browser in Docker with Neko, which uses WebRTC.
11
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Tunarr creates live TV channels from personal media managed by Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, or NFO files.
12
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Jellyfin’s server backend and API support collecting, managing, and streaming personal media from a server.
13
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Reiverr combines an interface for Jellyfin and TMDB with Radarr and Sonarr, and describes itself as a replacement for Overseerr.
14
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
MovieNight provides a single-instance server for video streaming with integrated chat.
15
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
xTeVe proxies M3U playlists for Plex DVR and Emby Live TV, with options to merge and update M3U and XMLTV files.
16
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Polaris streams a personal music collection to computers and mobile devices.
17
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
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.
18
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Airsonic-refix provides a modern web interface for Subsonic-compatible music servers.
19
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Gonic streams music through a server implementing the Subsonic API as free software.
20
Also covers docker and open source
Seerr manages media requests and discovery for Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby.
21
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
MoonPlayer plays online videos from YouTube and Bilibili, can download them, and also opens local videos.
22
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
mpv-autosub automatically downloads subtitles when opening a video if suitable subtitles are not already present.
23
Also covers 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.
24
Also covers 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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What is the best alternative to Ytdl Sub?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Ytdl Sub are Kyoo, Musikcube, and Dispatcharr.
Are there open-source alternatives to Ytdl Sub?
Yes: Kyoo, Musikcube, Dispatcharr, and Ledfx.
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