streama

The premium Open Source alternative to Plex

🎯 Best for:Individuals wanting a private, Netflix-like interface for their own files.

What is streama?

A self-hosted media server designed for managing and streaming personal video libraries. It features a dashboard for organizing shows and movies with multi-user support.

Tech Stack
JavaScriptHomeLab & NAS

Why streama?

  • Simple web-based player
  • Multi-user sync watching
  • Easy file organization

Limitations

  • Requires Java runtime
  • No native smart TV apps
  • Manual metadata tuning
3/4/2026
Last Update
983
Forks
349
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Plex)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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