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Shoko ServerFileBot
Free

Free and open source.

 Paid

Requires a paid licence; see the website for current prices.

Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Hash-based matching against AniDB for accurate episode identification
  • Plugins for Plex, Jellyfin and Kodi
  • Matches files against several online databases
  • Custom naming schemes or the Plex standard
  • Focused only on anime
  • Does not download or stream files by itself
  • Not free
  • Relies on online databases for matching
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License not stated License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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