Best Self-Hosted Media Apps

Open-source media apps worth self-hosting — each with real star counts, its current version and a live maintenance signal.

7 apps

Immich Media

Active

Self-hosted photo and video backup

Replaces Google Photos, iCloud Photos

★ 110k v3.1.0 ↻ 1 day, 17 hours ago

Medium setup DockerDocker Compose

Jellyfin Media

Active

The free software media system

Replaces Plex, Emby

★ 55k v10.11.11 ↻ 1 day, 17 hours ago

Easy setup DockerDocker ComposeBare metal

Jellyfin Media

Active

Free media server that streams your movies, TV, and music to any device — for cord-cutters who want a fully open Plex.

Replaces Plex, Emby, Netflix

★ 55k v10.11.11 ↻ 1 day, 17 hours ago

PhotoPrism Media

Active

AI-powered photos app for the decentralized web

Replaces Google Photos

★ 40k 260728-bbde8f… ↻ 1 day, 17 hours ago

Medium setup DockerDocker Compose

Navidrome Media

Active

Modern music server and streamer

Replaces Spotify, Apple Music, Plex (music)

★ 23k v0.63.2 ↻ 1 day, 17 hours ago

Easy setup DockerDocker ComposeBare metal

Navidrome Media

Active

Subsonic-compatible music streaming server for your own library — stream your collection anywhere via many apps.

Replaces Spotify, Apple Music, Plexamp

★ 23k v0.63.2 ↻ 1 day, 17 hours ago

Audiobookshelf Media

Active

Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server

Replaces Audible, Plex (audiobooks)

★ 14k v2.36.0 ↻ 5 days, 17 hours ago

Easy setup DockerDocker Compose

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