Best Windows Media Center Alternatives (24)
Looking for a Windows Media Center alternative? We've compiled the best options based on user reviews, features, and pricing to help you find the right fit.
What is Windows Media Center? Windows Media Center is a digital media player and recorder developed by Microsoft. It allows users to play and view videos, music, pictures, and recorded TV on Windows PCs. Features include a program guide, DVR, DVD playback, and media streaming.
Top Alternatives to Windows Media Center
PS3 Media Server
Open SourcePS3 Media Server is a free, open source media server that allows users to stream videos, music, and photos to …
Universal Media Server
Open SourceUniversal Media Server is a free open source media server that allows you to stream video, audio and images to …
JRiver Media Center is a versatile media library and playback software for Windows. It organizes video, audio, and images with …
MediaPortal
Open SourceMediaPortal is an open source media center software designed to manage and play various types of media content including videos, …
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Windows Media Center Overview
Windows Media Center is a media player application developed by Microsoft for Windows XP Media Center Edition and later Windows client operating systems. It was first introduced in 2002.Media Center provides an integrated entertainment experience on the PC by combining TV viewing, video recording, DVD playback, photo viewing and music playback functions into a unified interface. Key features include:Live and recorded TV viewing with an interactive program guide, DVR functionality and Media Center Extenders support.Support for watching, recording and streaming …
Quick Comparison
| Software | Pricing | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Media Center | N/A | — |
| Plex | Freemium | 20 |
| Emby | Freemium | 20 |
| Serviio | Open Source | — |
| PS3 Media Server | Open Source | — |
| Infuse | N/A | — |
| OpenELEC | N/A | — |
| Universal Media Server | Open Source | — |
| Kodi | Free | — |
| MiniDLNA | Free | — |
| JRiver Media Center | N/A | — |
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