Open Source Media & Streaming Tools
A curated collection of the best open source applications and tools for media playback, streaming, podcasting, and managing audio/visual content.
Self-hosted media server for movies, music, and more
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56,740Last commit
16 hours agoLicense
GPL-2.0
Free, open source media server that lets you collect, manage, and stream your personal library to any device, with no fees, tracking, or vendor lock-in.
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Watch YouTube without Google tracking you or showing ads
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24,305Last commit
4 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open source front-end for YouTube that strips out ads, tracking, and algorithmic distractions while letting you subscribe to channels and manage playlists.
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Full-featured media center for your TV and beyond
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21,191Last commit
1 day agoLicense
Unknown
Plays videos, music, TV shows, photos, and games from a single interface, with live TV, PVR recording, and broad format support across devices.
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Self-hosted music streaming for your personal collection
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23,402Last commit
21 hours agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Open source music server that streams your personal library via a web player or any Subsonic-compatible mobile app on iOS and Android.
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Ad-free music player that streams from multiple sources
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18,412Last commit
1 day agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open-source desktop music player for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Search artists and tracks across multiple sources, build playlists, and listen without ads or tracking.
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Decentralized video platform for true digital freedom
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15,320Last commit
12 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Create your own video hosting platform with PeerTube - a free, open-source alternative to YouTube. Join 600,000+ videos across 1,000+ interconnected platforms without ads or tracking.
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Transform any TV into professional digital signage
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3,664Last commit
6 days agoLicense
Unknown
Free open-source digital signage software that turns Raspberry Pi or old PCs into powerful display solutions. Manage images, videos, and web content easily.
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Decentralized social network for book lovers and readers
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2,777Last commit
2 days agoLicense
Unknown
Join a federated social reading platform where you can track books, write reviews, discover recommendations from friends, and connect with trusted reading communities.
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Stellar Hosted – Managed Open Source software hosting in the EU: secure, compliant, fast.
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