Alternatives to FileFlows
A self-hosted file processing server that runs visual automation flows, such as transcoding media libraries. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
FileFlows
A self-hosted file processing server that runs visual automation flows, such as transcoding media libraries.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as FileFlows.
Tdarr
A distributed transcoding system that automatically converts and cleans up files in a media library.
Tdarr is a freemium distributed transcoding system that converts and cleans up library files across several machines, focused on transcoding rather than FileFlows' visual flow editor.
Unmanic
A self-hosted library optimiser that automatically transcodes and remuxes the files in a media library.
Unmanic is a free self-hosted optimiser that automatically transcodes and remuxes library files with Docker support, without FileFlows' drag-and-drop flow editor or multi-node processing.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
FileBot
A tool that renames and organizes movie, TV and anime files and fetches subtitles and artwork.
Jellyfin
A free media server for your own films, shows and music, with no premium tier and no account.
Plex Media Server
A polished media server for your own library, free on the home network, with a paid pass for remote streaming.
Emby Server
A personal media server for video, music, photos and live TV, with the good parts behind a subscription.
