HomeNet Local Media Server

HomeNet Local Media Server

HomeNet Local Media Server is a free, open-source media server software designed to let you store and stream your personal media library on your home network. It allows you to set up your own private media streaming server at home without relying on external cloud services.
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HomeNet Local Media Server: Free, Open-Source Media Streaming Software

A free and open-source media server software for storing and streaming your personal media library on your home network.

What is HomeNet Local Media Server?

HomeNet Local Media Server is a free, open-source software solution that lets you set up your own local media server at home to store, organize and stream your personal media library including videos, music, photos and more across devices on your home network.

Key features include:

  • Open-source media server software based on Linux
  • Store your media files like videos, audio, photos, ebooks etc on your home NAS or media server PC
  • Organize your libraries with rich metadata, artwork etc.
  • Stream media on-demand to devices around your house using DLNA or a web browser
  • Mobile and tablet streaming apps to access your server on phones/tablets
  • User and device access control to manage permissions
  • Extensive plugin system to add more features and integrations

As an open-source, self-hosted system focused exclusively on home/personal use, HomeNet provides complete data privacy and ownership without relying on any external cloud services. Easy to set up even for non-technical users, it brings the functionality of commercial offerings like Plex without recurring costs or privacy concerns.

HomeNet Local Media Server Features

Features

  1. Media library management
  2. Automatic media indexing
  3. Web-based UI for remote access
  4. Transcoding media files on-the-fly
  5. Support for multiple media formats
  6. DLNA media streaming
  7. Chromecast support
  8. Remote control apps
  9. User access management
  10. Automated media downloads

Pricing

  • Open Source

Pros

Free and open source

No limits on library size

Works with common media file types

Easy to set up and use

Good transcoding performance

Allows access from many devices

Customizable and extensible

Cons

Requires technical know-how to set up

No mobile apps

Limited documentation

Not very intuitive UI

No built-in online streaming services

Requires always-on PC

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