smov

The premium Open Source alternative to Stremio

🎯 Best for:Users wanting a private, web-based interface for media aggregation.

What is smov?

A self-hosted alternative to Stremio or Plex designed for lightweight browser-based streaming. It aggregates media sources and metadata into a clean UI without requiring heavy local transcoding or storage infrastructure.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptHomeLab & NAS

Why smov?

  • Lightweight architecture
  • No app installation required
  • Clean, modern UI

Limitations

  • Setup requires CLI knowledge
  • Source configuration can be tricky
  • No native TV apps
1/13/2026
Last Update
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Forks
13
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Stremio)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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