ErsatzTV
ErsatzTV turns a personal media library into custom live TV channels, with channel scheduling and an electronic program guide.
About ErsatzTV
ErsatzTV turns a personal media library into custom live TV channels. Users install the server, connect media libraries, create and schedule channels, and stream them using IPTV with an electronic program guide (EPG).
It connects with Plex, Jellyfin, Emby and more, and supports hardware transcoding, subtitles, and music videos. It runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Key features
- Create and schedule custom live TV channels
- Stream channels with IPTV and EPG support
- Connect Plex, Jellyfin, Emby media libraries
- Hardware-accelerated transcoding for streaming
- Include music videos in channels
- Subtitle support for media playback
Best for: People with a personal media library who want to organize it as scheduled live TV channels.
Good for
- Free and open source
- Runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Connects to Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby libraries
ErsatzTV at a glance
- Website
- ersatztv.org
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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ErsatzTV FAQ
Is ErsatzTV free?
Yes, it is free and open source.
What platforms are supported?
Windows, Linux, and macOS.
How can I contribute?
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