Top Alternatives to Playon

MythTV is a free and open-source digital video recorder (DVR) software designed to transform a Linux-based computer into a complete home media center. It allows users to watch, record, and play live television, manage their video library, listen to music, and more.

OSMC (Open Source Media Center) is a free and open-source Linux-based operating system designed for media playback. It transforms small, low-cost devices like the Raspberry Pi into powerful media centers, offering a user-friendly interface for enjoying movies, TV shows, music, and other media on your TV.

Splash is a powerful and modern media player designed for high-quality video playback, supporting a wide range of formats and leveraging hardware acceleration for smooth performance. It also includes a built-in video converter.

MediaPortal is a versatile, open-source media center software transforming your PC into a complete home theater solution. It enables watching and recording TV, playing videos, music, and DVDs, managing photos, and even accessing online services, all through a user-friendly interface on your TV screen.

TVersity Media Server is a powerful and versatile software allowing effortless streaming of your digital media collection to a wide range of devices including game consoles, smart TVs, and mobile devices. It handles transcoding on the fly, ensuring compatibility with virtually any device.

JRiver Media Center is a comprehensive, all-in-one multimedia solution for organizing, playing, and managing your digital media collection across various platforms.

Infuse is a premium media player for Apple devices, offering extensive format support, seamless streaming from various sources, and powerful metadata management for a superior video watching experience.

Moovida, formerly Elisa, was an open-source, cross-platform media center designed to offer a visually appealing and intuitive interface for managing and playing multimedia content. Providing support for various media formats and streaming capabilities, it aimed to be a central hub for digital entertainment.

Kantaris Media Player is an all-in-one multimedia solution designed to deliver a seamless playback experience. It supports a wide range of audio and video formats, offers advanced features like subtitle support, Last.fm integration, and extensibility through plugins, aiming to be your go-to player for all media needs. Its focus on being lightweight and ad-free enhances its appeal.

Ushare uPnP Media Server is a lightweight and open-source media server software designed to share your digital media content across your home network using the UPnP AV and DLNA protocols. It allows compatible devices, such as smart TVs, game consoles, and media players, to easily discover and stream your local audio, video, and photo files.