Self-hosted alternatives to Plex

Last updated 19 Oct 2026 · 1 option

Quick answer: Jellyfin is the one self-hosted option we list so far. Check its file formats and licence below before you switch.

Media server and streaming service. Here is 1 self-hosted option, most-starred first.

Media Streaming - Multimedia Streaming

Media server for audio, video, books, comics, and photos with a sleek interface and robust transcoding capabilities. Almost all modern platforms…

Alternative to Plex

FAQ

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Plex?

Yes. SelfHostAlts lists 1 option: Jellyfin.

Which Plex alternatives are open source?

Jellyfin (GPL-2.0).

Which Plex alternatives can run with Docker?

Jellyfin (all of them).

Self-hosted apps are rarely drop-in replacements. Check the import options, mobile apps and requirements before you move your data, and keep backups.