Best Open Source Alternatives to Plex DVR

Compare the best free and open-source alternatives to Plex DVR — self-hosted and desktop replacements you fully control, ranked by GitHub stars, license and platform support.

Curated by open-source.store · Updated August 2026 · 4 alternatives

Plex DVR

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Plex DVR alternatives compared

Open-source alternatives to Plex DVR, compared by stars, license and platform
Tool		License	Platforms	Self-hosted
Sonarr	14,916	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Jul 2026	Visit
Radarr	14,091	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Jul 2026	Visit
Prowlarr	6,939	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Jul 2026	Visit
Bazarr	4,175	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Aug 2026	Visit