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SeanimePlex Media Server
Free

Free to download and run yourself.

 Freemium

Adding media and streaming it on your home network is free. Streaming your library from…

Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Android, iOS
  • Built around anime and manga rather than general video
  • AniList integration for tracking what you watch and read
  • Automatic matching of films, shows and music with artwork and metadata
  • Client apps on more devices than any comparable server, including most smart TVs
  • Narrow focus on anime and manga
  • Little detail on features was available in the research
  • Streaming from outside the home needs a paid Plex Pass or Remote Watch Pass
  • Closed source, and sign-in goes through a Plex account on the company’s servers
Self-hosted Self-hosted, Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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