Alternatives to Tunarr
A self-hosted server that builds live TV channels from media in Plex, Jellyfin, Emby or NFO libraries. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Tunarr
A self-hosted server that builds live TV channels from media in Plex, Jellyfin, Emby or NFO libraries.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Tunarr.
ErsatzTV
A self-hosted IPTV server that turns a media library into scheduled live channels with a program guide.
ErsatzTV also builds scheduled channels with an EPG from Plex, Jellyfin or Emby libraries and adds hardware-accelerated transcoding, though it is split between Legacy and a rewrite.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Threadfin
An M3U proxy that presents IPTV playlists as a live TV tuner for Plex, Jellyfin and Emby.
Dispatcharr
A self-hosted IPTV stream and EPG manager that serves channels to media servers.
Plex Media Server
A polished media server for your own library, free on the home network, with a paid pass for remote streaming.
Jellyfin
A free media server for your own films, shows and music, with no premium tier and no account.
Emby Server
A personal media server for video, music, photos and live TV, with the good parts behind a subscription.
Channels DVR
A home DVR server that records live TV and streams recordings and personal media to your devices.
