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FCast SenderGo2TV
Free

Free and open source under GPL-3.0.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
  • Open casting protocol instead of a closed one
  • Connects by automatic discovery or QR code
  • Supports both DLNA/UPnP and Chromecast
  • Optional FFmpeg transcoding for unsupported formats
  • Needs an FCast receiver on the target device
  • Smaller ecosystem than Chromecast or AirPlay
  • Transcoding requires FFmpeg
  • Casts individual files rather than managing a library
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-only License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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